A new challenge awaits Craig Goodwin in Saudi Arabia, but not before Adelaide United’s all-time leading goalscorer farewelled the club’s fans.
Goodwin has agreed a move to the star-studded Saudi Pro League after Isuzu UTE A-League outfit Adelaide accepted an undisclosed transfer fee from Al Wehda for the reigning Johnny Warren Medallist.
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With 60 goals – 53 of those in the A-League Men – in 168 matches across four spells, no player has scored more goals for Adelaide than the local favourite.
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Ahead of a “life-changing” return to Saudi Arabia, where he initially played for Al Wehda in 2019-20 before a loan stint at Abha the following season, the Socceroo had a message for Adelaide’s supporters.
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“Hey everyone,” Goodwin started by saying. “After much deliberation from myself and the club, I’ve decided to take up an overseas opportunity which will be lifechanging for myself and my family.
“I want to say thank you to the playing group and the coaching staff for everything you’ve done for me over the last couple of years.
“And then to the fans as well. I want to say a massive thank you for your support.
“It’s been incredible to play at Coopers Stadium, week in and week out with your support there.
“There’s been some truly memorable nights. I hope you can get behind the team and support the boys as I will be going forward.
“Hopefully it’s not the last that we will see of me at Adelaide United.
“Thank you.”
