Sydney FC can confirm that Head Coach Ufuk Talay and the club have agreed a mutual termination of his contract.
He will depart with immediate effect, concluding his tenure after nearly two and a half years in charge.
The Sky Blues have appointed A-League Championship-winning Head Coach Patrick Kisnorbo to lead the team for the remainder of the Isuzu-UTE 2025–26 season.
Sydney FC Chairman, Dr Jan Hendrik Voss said: “The board are delighted to welcome Patrick Kisnorbo to Sydney FC.
“Patrick is a highly regarded coach having won the A-League Championship and back-to-back Premiership titles.
“Recently, the club has been undergoing a strategic review process to identify a Head Coach for season 2026/27 to meet our ambitions of playing AFC Champions League Elite, winning the Premiership, Championship and the Australia Cup.
“We have made the decision to bring in Patrick as the Head Coach for the remainder of this season whilst we continue that process.
“I would like to thank Ufuk for his hard work, dedication, professionalism, passion and commitment that he brought to Sydney FC,” he concluded.
Kisnorbo said he is extremely excited by the opportunity to lead the Sky Blues.
“I am delighted to be joining Sydney FC,” he said. “This is a club with a proud history and high expectations, and there is a real opportunity to achieve something special this season. Our focus is to build consistency in our performances and to have the squad mentally and physically prepared for every game.”
Departing Head Coach Ufuk Talay thanked the club and its supporters for their trust and support.
“I would like to thank everyone at Sydney FC for the opportunity to lead this great club,” he said.
“It has been a privilege to work with the players, staff and wider organisation, and I am grateful for the support from the Members and fans. I wish the club every success for the future.”
Kisnorbo will take charge with immediate effect as Sydney FC prepares for the final four matches of the regular season and the upcoming A-League Finals Series.
