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Speaking with au.fourfourtwo.com after the announcement of the Olympic squad this morning, the Jets captain said Kewell's move to the Turkish hothouse was the right one.

"I think it's a great move," he said. "I know they play some great football over there.

"Having played with him and watching him over the years, I can certainly say that he's got his confidence back with us [the Socceroos] and he's been playing very well for us.

"He just looks like he's got what he used to have... put aside all the injuries he's had, he's back.

"He's a bit older now and bit more experienced and a place like Turkey would be a great move."

And North said the idea of joining Kewell as well as Bruce Djite in Turkey may happen down the line.

He added: "I just got to attract a bit of interest and obviously the passport issue is fine [in Turkey], but you just have to weigh everything up.

"And I really rate the Turkish league. It's under-rated. You look at some of the players and teams in the [UEFA] Champions League but I've got another year left on my contract at Newcastle.

"But Turkey could always be an option because of the passport."

A strong Olympics campaign may just be the trigger for a move over for the Jets hero.

But North's Olympic campaign means he will miss the A-League opener against bitter rival the Mariners in August.

"What can you do?" he said. "You want to play in both but when your country calls."

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