A desire to play back in his hometown has convinced Stefan Mauk to return to Adelaide United on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Mauk was released by Brisbane Roar on Thursday and wasted little time settling his future, signing with Gertjan Verbeek’s side.
It’s the 24-year-old’s second stint with the Reds, having spent the second half of the 2015/16 Season with the club.
And Mauk enjoyed plenty of success, playing a key role as the club surged to the Premiership/Championship double under Gui Amor.
“I’m very happy to be returning home to Adelaide,” Mauk said on Adelaide’s official website.
“I spent my childhood dreaming of representing my hometown club and to get the chance to do that again is a great feeling.
“In 2016 we were able to achieve something really special by winning the double and those memories will always have a special place in my heart.”
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Mauk scored three goals in 13 league matches for the Reds in 2016 before signing for Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen at the end of the season.
He returned on loan to Australia with Melbourne City the following year before making permanent transfer to Brisbane Roar.
But he has always kept a close eye on the Reds and is excited to be back at the club until the end of the 2021/22 Season.
“Obviously the club’s experienced quite a bit of success since then with two FFA Cups, but I want to add to that success and keep propelling this team forward,” Mauk said.
“Everything is moving in the right direction and I’m excited to get things going.”
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Reds Director of Football Bruce Djite added: “Stefan is another outstanding South Australian talent that we’re proud to be bringing back home.
“Adelaide United fans will remember the impact Stefan had in 2016 and how he helped us finish the season so well, winning a couple of trophies.
“Stefan has continued to develop his football and he is going to add another element to our midfield that will unquestionably improve our team.”
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