Flores vows to 'eat the world for Mariners' Star: Marcos Flores is excited about joining the Mariners. A-League champions Central Coast have re-affirmed their ambition by signing Melbourne Victory marquee Marcos Flores - who has promised to "eat the world for the Mariners." Released from his $1 million, two-year marquee deal with the Victory on Friday, Fairfax Media revealed that Flores reached an agreement with the Mariners by mid-afternoon on a one-year contract. The Argentinian is the biggest name to sign for the Mariners since the acquisition of Socceroos great John Aloisi in the second year of the A-League. After only showing glimpses of his potential in Melbourne, the 27-year old claims he is ready to get back to his breathtaking best with Graham Arnold's side. "I have been good in the A-League before but I am going to eat the world for the Mariners," Flores said moments after putting pen to paper. I am filled with energy and enthusiasm to play for Mariners with a smile on my face. I have signed for them because they are the champions, they are always successful and 'Arnie' wants me to be their number 10. I am ready to give them my very best. The deal came to life after Flores was told that he was no longer central to the plans of Victory coach Ange Postecoglou, after which they allowed him to start talks with rival clubs about a mid-contract switch. The Mariners, having been decimated by the off-season losses of Bernie Ibini, Mat Ryan, Patrick Zwaanswijk and Pedj Bojic - with Trent Sainsbury also possibly leaving - made their intentions clear immediately and were subsequently rewarded. "We are excited to have signed such a talented player as Marcos Flores," Arnold said. It is well known that Marcos was Victory's marquee player last year, so for us to not only sign him but fit him inside the salary cap is a fantastic coup for the club. We are sure Marcos will be a great addition to the team. Mariners chairman Peter Turnbull hailed the signing as a landmark day for the club so soon after winning the title. "Graham really thought Marcos could help our team and once he said that, we were positive about this being the player who could help us stay at the top ," he said. From that point on, we chased him hard. Now that it's done, he's excited, and why not? He's joining the champions. Anyone should be excited to join the champions. It's believed that Flores has accepted a significantly reduced deal to play for the Mariners next season. Despite scoring four goals in 22 matches last year - including the goal of the season against Wellington Phoenix - he couldn't replicate the form he showed at Adelaide United in the 2010-11 season. It was whilst with the South Australian club that Flores emerged as a cult sensation, with his technique and reading of the play helping him standout as one of the league's best players. "Marcos is one of the best players Australia has ever seen," Turnbull said. He's proven himself here and he's shown how effective he can be. He's won the player of the year award here and everyone knows the class he has. He's a special player with special skills and I think he can have a special impact.