Tomislav Mrcela has joined Perth Glory for the remainder of the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season, with the veteran centre-back returning for his second spell at the club.
The 34-year-old defender was a key part of Glory’s Premiership-winning campaign in 2018-19, and made 30 appearances across two seasons for Perth before a stint at Western Sydney Wanderers between 2021 and 2023.
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On return to his hometown club, Mrcela will be tasked with strengthening a backline that has already conceded 18 goals in six games – the most of any team in the league this season. Mrcela
Glory Football Director Stan Lazardis says Mrcela will play a key role at the club throughout the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
“Tomi is a strong, experienced defender who knows the club and the league and will do an excellent job for us,” he said.
“He brings a commanding and composed presence to the heart of the defence and is also a fantastic character who has already settled very easily into the group.
“We look forward to seeing him play a key role for us over the course of the rest of the season.”
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Mrcela added: “I have fantastic memories of my time with Glory and I’m delighted that this opportunity to return came up,” he said.
“It is an exciting new era for the club and I’m really looking forward to contributing on and off the pitch.
“The Glory Members and fans were superb with me when I was here before and I can’t wait to play in front of them again and do my bit to help drive the team forward.”
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