FORMER England international Nathaniel Clyne is set to join American second-tier side Sporting Club Jacksonville.
The 35-year-old defender has been a free agent since leaving at the end of last season following the expiry of his contract.
But Clyne has agreed to continue his career in the United States and is now on the verge of completing a move to the Florida-based club.
The switch will see him line up alongside Harvey Neville, the son of legend Phil Neville, who is also preparing for a new chapter with Sporting Jacksonville.
Former and manager , is the sporting director at the club and played a key role in convincing Clyne to make the move across the Atlantic.
Clyne will bring a wealth of experience to the American outfit, having enjoyed a successful career in English football that included 14 senior appearances for .
The versatile full-back came through the academy at Crystal Palace before establishing himself as a first-team regular and earning a move to Southampton in 2012.
His impressive performances on the south coast attracted interest from Liverpool, who paid £12.5million to sign him in 2015.
Clyne went on to become a regular at Anfield under and Jurgen Klopp before injuries disrupted his progress and he spent time on loan at Bournemouth.
He returned to boyhood club Palace in 2020 and was part of the squad that helped the Eagles celebrate historic and triumphs.
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His new team-mate Neville, 24, previously played for and Portland Timbers, while his father Phil won six Premier League titles and the during his glittering career at .
And Clyne will now be hoping his experience can help Sporting Jacksonville make an impact in the USL as he prepares for his first spell playing outside England.
