Harry Kewell is to return to A-League football after agreeing a one-year deal with Melbourne Heart.

Kewell, who left city rivals Melbourne Victory just under a year ago, is due back in his homeland on July 1 to begin work with his new club.

The 34-year-old has been in the United Kingdom since ending a brief stint with UAE Pro League club Al Gharafa, where he played just three games - the only football he has played since leaving Victory.

Melbourne Heart have been in talks with Kewell for several weeks in the hope of bringing him back.

'He sees that he's got some unfinished business [in the A-League] and, while he probably says he finished the [2012-13 season] reasonably well, he certainly thinks he can start the year on a high here,' Heart chief executive Scott Munn told Fox Sports.

'Round 1 against Melbourne Victory is going to be something really special.'

Kewell told the club's website he had been keen to link up with former Australia team-mate John Aloisi, now installed as Heart coach.

'It's always been my intention to come back and play in the A-League,' Kewell said.

'John Aloisi and I have known each other a long time and we have played together, so I'm thrilled to be part of Melbourne Heart at an exciting time.'

Source: Daily Mail