English Championship outfit Birmingham City were keen to keep Riley McGree at the club beyond this winter transfer window but the player was keen to leave for the MLS (Major League Soccer). In the end, Birmingham City lost the battle to keep the 23-year-old Australia midfielder.

Australia national team player McGree leaves Birmingham City after a 14-month loan spell from MLS side Charlotte FC.McGree signed for Charlotte FC in October 2020 before he was loaned to the Blues in the following month. The Australia player has been at Birmingham City in November 2020. The Blues wanted to keep McGree beyond the end of the loan on January 1, 2022.