Arnold praises Janko's red-hot start November 28, 2014 - 4:25PM Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold says the decision to sign marquee player Marc Janko to a one-year deal has been a huge factor in his storming start to life in the A-League. The Austrian international captain has scored three times in five appearances for the Sky Blues, including a contender for goal of the season in the 2-0 win over Brisbane last month. He endeared himself to his coach last week by opting against playing in a friendly for his country against Brazil so he could turn out against Melbourne City where he scored twice to seal a 2-1 success at AAMI Park. The 31-year-old's performances have so far vindicated Arnold's decision not to keep Italy World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero with his side yet to taste defeat this season. "There's an element of risk when you sign a marquee player if you don't do your due diligence," Arnold said. We did a lot of homework on him not only as a player but as a person to see if he would fit in with the culture I was trying to build. He had a tough year last year in Turkey (with Trabzonspor) but his record speaks for itself. If you are a current international for Austria then you have quality. Janko and his family have settled well in Sydney and the striker has already spoken to Arnold about extending his contract at the end of the season. A decision has yet to be formally made and Arnold said that hunger demonstrates he's not just here for a big pay day. "He is a great guy and you can see his motivation and drive for the club last week," Arnold said. He is enjoying his time here, he wants a contract extension and is extremely motivated to get one. I was never in doubt that he would bring in quality. But if you sign a marquee player on for two or three years on that kind of money and they may get an injury or don't fit in, then it's a big risk. He's got an opportunity of an extension if all parties agree on it.