Swansea signed Australian midfielder Giancarlo Gallifuoco on a free transfer on Friday.

Gallifuoco was released by Tottenham at the end of last season after his contract expired and Swansea confirmed on their official website that he has now signed a one-year contract at the Liberty Stadium.

The 20-year-old will link up with the Premier League club's Under-21 squad, but he is eager to make an impact on boss Garry Monk with a view to breaking into the first team.

"I'm very excited," Gallifuoco said. "It's the perfect club for me to take the next step in my career and I can't wait to get started.

"I had a brief chat with Garry Monk and he said that there are opportunities at this club if I work hard, and that's what I intend to do.

"I was excited when I learned of the club's interest and it's a Premier League club that plays brilliant football and I'm delighted to be here."