Sydney FC have confirmed defender Alex Grant has departed the club after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.
The experienced centre-back leaves the Sky Blues after joining midway through the 2025/26 campaign, making 31 appearances across all competitions and scoring twice.
Grant made his Sydney debut in the club’s memorable 3-2 away victory over Bangkok United in the AFC Champions League Two and played a key role during the Sky Blues’ run to the semi-finals.
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The 32-year-old also scored in Sydney’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the quarter-finals at Allianz Stadium, helping the club book its place in the final four.
Reflecting on his time with the Sky Blues, Grant thanked the club, his teammates and supporters.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Sky Blue family and I’d like to thank everyone at the club for making me feel so welcome from day one,” he said.
“I’ve met some fantastic people, shared the dressing room with a terrific group of team-mates and experienced the incredible support of our Members and fans, who have been outstanding throughout my time here.
“There are plenty of memories I’ll take with me, particularly our run to the AFC Champions League Two Semi-Finals. Those nights were special and something I’ll always remember.
“I’d like to wish everyone at Sydney FC every success for the future and I’ll always be grateful for my time at this great club.”
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Sydney FC Head Coach Patrick Kisnorbo paid tribute to Grant’s professionalism and contribution during his time at the club.
“Alex has been an excellent professional throughout his time with Sydney FC and has made a valuable contribution,” he said.
“On behalf of everyone at the club I’d like to thank Alex for everything he has given Sydney FC and we wish him and his family the best for the future.”
Grant made 26 appearances in the Isuzu UTE A-League, while also featuring three times in the AFC Champions League Two and twice in the Australia Cup during his spell with Sydney FC.
Grant becomes the eight player to depart the Sky Blues this off-season as the club looks to remodel it’s squad of the 26/27 campaign.
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First team players Joe Lolley, Joel King, Patrick Wood, Ahmet Arslan and Corey Hollman have all departed whilst Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Piero Quispe won’t be returning following the conclusion of their respective loan spells.
The club has been busy bringing players into the squad though with academy graduate Jake Hollman signing a three-year deal with Sydney FC following a spell in England whilst Gabriel Popovic has joined from Perth Glory and two-time AFC Champions League winner Takahiro Sekine has moved from Japan.
