Australian transfers 25-26 Winter

[AUFC_Fan]

Both Faisal and Al-Taay are joining Iraqi side Al-Karma

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Another Aussie youngster has sealed a record-breaking move abroad!

Western Sydney Wanderers defender Alex Bonetig has agreed a move to MLS side Portland Timbers for a club record transfer fee

Alex Bonetig under contract at Portland Timbers through season 2027-28, with an option for season 2028-29.

 

[HappyGuus]

Alex Bonetig under contract at Portland Timbers through season 2027-28, with an option for season 2028-29.

AUD$2.9m apparently

 

[grazorblade]

 

[grazorblade]

AUD$2.9m apparently

That's serious money

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

The deal includes a club option for season 2027-28 so Bart Vriends could well stay at Adelaide United for the next two seasons.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Nick Montgomery has been confirmed as the new Beijing Guoan head coach, becoming the fourth Australian head coach in the Chinese Super League along with Kevin Muscat and the Aloisi brothers. It's his first head coaching role since taking charge at Hibernian during season 2023-24, and first coaching role in any capacity after leaving Nottingham Forest in October.

 

[Bowden]

I wonder if we’ll see any A-League players transfer to the CSL considering we have 4 Aussie managers there now.

 

[JS96]

Both Faisal and Al-Taay are joining Iraqi side Al-Karma

Club named that it may come back to bite them

 

[Boonjeh]

According to AusFootHQ social media page, there’s heaps of lower EFL interest in K. Yengi. One of those teams is apparently Wigan. It would be cool to see Francois, Raphael and Yengi in a Wigan team together.

 

[Quicky]

This list isn't exhaustive but includes the bigger moves relevant to the national team and some others of interest.

Latest rumours on Degenek, Toure, Yengi and Kikianis

Aussies Abroad Transfers - Winter 25/26

Confirmed:

Forwards
[ ] Anthony Carter to SC Farense Portugal (2)
[ ] Mitchell Baker to Colorado Rapids - USA (1)

Defenders
[ ] Alex Bonetig to Portland Timbers - USA (1)

Goalkeeper
[ ] Thomas Glover to RB Omiya Ardija - Japan (2)

Rumours:

Forwards
[ ] Mohamad Toure to unknown club

Defenders
[ ] Panagiotis Kikianis to Heracles Almelo - Netherlands (1)
[ ] Milos Degenek to APOEL Nicosia - Cyprus (1)
[ ] Daniel Bennie to Wycombe Wanderers - England (3)
[ ] Kusini Yengi to Stockport County, Wigan Athletic, Rotherham United, Blackpool, Stevenage, Gillingham - England (3 and 4)

Coaches:

Managers
[ ] Nick Montgomery to Beijing Guoan - China (1)
[ ] Ross Aloisi to Zhejang Professional - China (1)
[ ] John Aloisi to Chengdu Rongcheng - China (1)
[ ] Jon Brady to Port Vale - England (3)

Assistant Manager
[ ] John Maisano to Real Sociedad - Spain (1)

 

[DandyCasey]

Rumarn Burrell has sustained an injury for at least 2 months, Daniel Bennie now expected to stay with QPR and perhaps get a run of games in the Championship.
Bennie has scored 8 times in the last 10 reserve games, apparently playing many as striker.

 

[AUFC_Fan]

This list isn't exhaustive but includes the bigger moves relevant to the national team and some others of interest.

Latest rumours on Degenek, Toure, Yengi and Kikianis

Aussies Abroad Transfers - Winter 25/26

Confirmed:

Forwards
[ ] Anthony Carter to SC Farense Portugal (2)
[ ] Mitchell Baker to Colorado Rapids - USA (1)

Defenders
[ ] Alex Bonetig to Portland Timbers - USA (1)

Goalkeeper
[ ] Thomas Glover to RB Omiya Ardija - Japan (2)

Rumours:

Forwards
[ ] Mohamad Toure to unknown club

Defenders
[ ] Panagiotis Kikianis to Heracles Almelo - Netherlands (1)
[ ] Milos Degenek to APOEL Nicosia - Cyprus (1)
[ ] Daniel Bennie to Wycombe Wanderers - England (3)
[ ] Kusini Yengi to Stockport County, Wigan Athletic, Rotherham United, Blackpool, Stevenage, Gillingham - England (3 and 4)

Coaches:

Managers
[ ] Nick Montgomery to Beijing Guoan - China (1)
[ ] Ross Aloisi to Zhejang Professional - China (1)
[ ] John Aloisi to Chengdu Rongcheng - China (1)
[ ] Jon Brady to Port Vale - England (3)

Assistant Manager
[ ] John Maisano to Real Sociedad - Spain (1)

Add David Zdrilic and Luca Trani as Ross’ assistants.

 

[HappyGuus]

 

[melbcityguy]

 

[Quicky]

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Wasn't he starting for Hajduk? Or did he lose his spot? Odd move.

 

[dr. bellows]

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I'll have to rethink my rwb preference for the NT. Going from Hajduk Split to the team sitting bottom of the HNL in Osijek is a big drop.

https://en.nogomania.com/read/Fran-Karacic-joins-Osijek-on-loan-until-end-of-season

 

[Quicky]

I'll have to rethink my rwb preference for the NT. Going from Hajduk Split to the team sitting bottom of the HNL in Osijek is a big drop.

https://en.nogomania.com/read/Fran-Karacic-joins-Osijek-on-loan-until-end-of-season

Miller has RWB sewn up. I reckon Italiano and Silvera are the two back-ups fighting it out.

Disappointed Bennie isn't getting a loan so hope his QPR minutes pick-up. He's the best of the lot if he can just get game time.

 

[dr. bellows]

Miller has RWB sewn up. I reckon Italiano and Silvera are the two back-ups fighting it out.

Disappointed Bennie isn't getting a loan so hope his QPR minutes pick-up. He's the best of the lot if he can just get game time.

I'm well aware that Miller will probably be Popa's choice but he's not mine. To date I've not wanted Silvera at rwb because I've never thought his defence is good enough. However. I haven't put a line through him as he could improve if given plenty of game time. However, going on the last couple of games it may be that Boro have decided to play him further forward. We'll see.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Miller has RWB sewn up. I reckon Italiano and Silvera are the two back-ups fighting it out.

Disappointed Bennie isn't getting a loan so hope his QPR minutes pick-up. He's the best of the lot if he can just get game time.

I wish Daniel Bennie got released for the U23 Asian Cup given he isn't getting many minutes at QPR.