Five of Sydney FC’s Isuzu-UTE A-League Men’s squad are to leave the club following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
Defender Jack Rodwell and forward Robert Mak, both 33, depart after two seasons in Sky Blue having won the Australia Cup and helping Sydney FC to two semi-final finishes.
On-loan striker Fabio Gomes, 27, will return to his Brazilian Serie A parent club Atletico Minero after one season, while 24-year-old defender Gabriel Lacerda re-joins Brazilian Serie B side Ceara Sporting Club, following the expiration of his loan deal.
After five years 21-year old goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic also leaves the club following the conclusion of his contract.
Head Coach Ufuk Talay paid tribute to all of the players.
“I’d like to thank each of the departing players for their service to Sydney FC,” he said.
“Each one has made a positive contribution to this club, and I wish them all the very best for the future and their careers.”
Sydney FC currently has 23 players contracted for the next A-League Men’s season.
Sydney FC Contracted A-League Squad 2024/25 Season
1. ANDREW REDMAYNE
3. AARON GURD
4. JORDAN COURTNEY-PERKINS
7. ADRIAN SEGECIC
8. JAKE GIRDWOOD-REICH
10. JOE LOLLEY
12. COREY HOLLMAN
13. PAT WOOD
16. JOEL KING
17. ANTHONY CACERES
18. MATTHEW SCARCELLA
19. MITCH GLASSON
21. ZAC DE JESUS
22. MAX BURGESS
23. RHYAN GRANT
24. WATARU KAMIJO
25. JAIDEN KUCHARSKI
27. HAYDEN MATTHEWS
28. NATHAN AMANATIDIS
29. JOE LACEY
30. GUS HOEFSLOOT (GK)
31. TIAGO QUINTAL
33. LACHLAN MIDDLETON
