Newcastle Jets have signed former Adelaide United goalkeeper James Delianov on a two-year deal ahead of the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League campaign.
Having recently left Coopers Stadium for an opportunity elsewhere, the 25-year-old has now signed on at McDonald Jones Stadium on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Delianov featured 14 times in the Isuzu UTE A-League for Adelaide United last season, competing with fellow keepers Ethan Cox and Max Vartuli for the number one jersey.
A former Australia youth national team player at both U17 and U20 level, Delianov is looking to hit the ground running under new Jets boss Mark Milligan.
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“I’m excited to begin this chapter with the Newcastle Jets,” said Delianov after putting pen-to-paper on his new deal.
“I want to get started right away and immerse myself at this club and the work starts now.
“I’m looking forward to meeting all the fans and I want to represent the Jets with pride every time I put on the jersey and give nothing short of 100%.”
The former Adelaide shot-stopper is now expected to compete with Noah James for the No. 1 spot next season, with Milligan hoping the duo will foster a competitive relationship from the off.
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“We look forward to getting James in and on the training pitch,” said Milligan after news of the deal was made official.
“James has a lot of potential that is still to be unlocked and will be a great addition to the squad with his ambition and determination.
“We strongly believe he will add to the goal keeping stocks we already have and create great competition in that position. Something that we strive for across all positions in the squad.”
Delianov becomes the Jets’ fourth signing of the off-season following the arrivals of former Sydney FC midfielder Max Burgess, attacking midfielder Alex Badolato from the Wanderers and Irish central defender Joe Shaughnessy, who arrives from Scottish Premiership side Dundee.
