Central Coast Mariners forward Dylan Wenzel-Halls has departed the Isuzu UTE A-League champions as he pursues an opportunity abroad.
Wenzel-Halls leaves the Mariners after featuring in the club’s historic treble-winning season in 2023-24, which resulted in Premiership, Championship and AFC Cup success.
The 26-year-old, who arrives in Gosford from Western United midway through the 2022-23 season and was part of the squad that routed Melbourne City 6-1 in that Grand Final, scored the first goal of the Mark Jackson era as Central Coast humbled Stallion Laguna 9-1 in their AFC Cup opener.
Wenzel-Halls leaves with four trophies and three goals in 12 appearances across his 18 months with the Mariners.
“I would like to thank the Mariners fans, players and staff for all of the support across the past 2 years,” Wenzel-Halls said.
“I have made unbelievable memories and friendships at this club, and I am appreciative of all my time spent on the Central Coast, most notably being a part of the treble-winning season which was an incredible achievement that I will always cherish.
“I wish the club and the fans all the best going forward.”
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Wenzel-Halls joins Ronald Barcellos (end of loan), Jing Reec (end of loan), Dan Hall, Max Balard, Danny Vukovic (retired), Josh Nisbet and Jacob Farrell in leaving the defending champions.
The Mariners, though, have signed Lucas Mauragis, Haine Eames (scholarship contract), Sasha Kuzevski (promoted), Alfie McCalmont, Adam Pavlesic, Diesel Herrington, Vitor Feijao, Arthur De Lima (scholarship contract) and Trent Sainsbury.
“We’d like to thank Dylan for his contribution to the club. He showed an exemplary attitude in all the work he did, particularly last season as part of the treble winning squad,” said head coach Jackson.
“Everyone at the club wishes him all the best for the future.”
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