Newcastle Jets have signed former Sydney FC attacker Max Burgess on a two-year deal ahead of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 season.
The 30-year-old attacking midfield returns to McDonald Jones Stadium, having played five games for Newcastle in 2015.
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“I have had some really good conversations with the coach Mark Milligan about the style of football he wants to play here and this is something that really excites me,” Burgess said.
“I certainly believe my best football is ahead of me, I have a lot of desire to improve. I have a really good feeling about what we can achieve here at the Jets.
“The fans here are really passionate and I believe something special is on the horizon and I’ve been drawn to that.”
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A graduate of the Sky Blues’ academy, Burgess won the 2023 Australia Cup with Sydney FC.
However, Burgess found game time hard to come by during the 2024-25 season as he featured just three times in the league before departing at the conclusion of his contract.
He is Mark Milligan’s second signing of the off-season after the Socceroos great replaced Rob Stanton, joining Alex Badolato.
Kota Mizunuma and Daniel Wilmering have also re-signed, while Dane Ingham, Ryan Scott, Matt Scarcella, Justin Vidic, Wellissol, Callum Timmins, Jacob Dowse, Charles M’Mombwa, Zac Bowling and Phillip Cancar have farewelled Newcastle.
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“It was clear from the first meeting with Max that he would be a fantastic addition to the Jets,” said Milligan.
“Max brings great experience from his time in the game and most importantly holds the personal values that will help us grow as a club.
“I am looking forward to getting Max on the pitch and I believe he is a wonderful signing for the club.”
