Adelaide United have re-signed young defender Jordan Elsey for the upcoming Hyundai A-League season.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
►The 23-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Reds.
►Elsey missed all of the 2016/17 season after suffering a serious knee injury in training.
►New coach Marco Kurz has been impressed by Elsey’s versatility and sees him playing either in central defence or at fullback.
►Elsey has made 27 Hyundai A-League appearances, scoring one goal since making his debut in January 2014.
ELSEY THRILLED TO REMAIN A RED
“It’s a good feeling knowing I’ve done everything right on and off the park with my rehab to show the new coach what type of player I am,” he said.
“I felt I fit in well with the new style that [Kurz] likes to play, playing out from the back and keeping the ball and I feel comfortable under his coaching.
“I want to obviously show Adelaide United what I can do and thank them for keeping the faith with me throughout the injury.”
“I have unfinished business to show the fans and the Club what type of player I am and that’s what I’m really looking forward to this season.”