Melbourne City have signed Kosovo international Elbasan Rashani for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 season.
Rashani joins reigning champions City for their title defence while they also compete in the AFC Champions League Elite this term.
The 32-year-old versatile winger arrives from Spain, where he played a role in Elche’s promotion to LaLiga in 2024-25.
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Rashani brings a wealth of experience to City, having spent more than a decade in Europe, playing for Danish giants Brondby, Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg and France’s Clermont among others.
The 29-time Kosovo international, who has featured regularly alongside former City star Valon Berisha for his country – scoring five goals, won four trophies at Rosenborg – including two league titles.
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“This opportunity to join the reigning Champions of Australia is one I’m extremely excited for,” he said.
“From everything I’ve heard and now seen firsthand, Melbourne City is a club with a fantastic environment and a strong ambition to keep winning.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the fans and doing everything I can to contribute to another successful season.”
Rashani is City’s final visa signing for 2025-26, having recruited Japanese star Takeshi Kanamori (Avispa Fukuoka), while re-signing Frenchman Samuel Souprayen and already boasting Austrian midfielder Andreas Kuen and Argentinian defender German Ferreyra.
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“In filling our final international spot for the season, we wanted to find not only the right player to fit our style of football, but also the right person to align with the club’s culture and values,” said City’s director of football Michael Petrillo.
“Elbasan brings a wealth of top-level experience, technical quality, and an incredible work ethic, and we believe he’ll add another dimension to what is already a strong attacking group.
“We’re excited to see the impact he can have in the season ahead.”
