Culina quits Sydney FC

Jason Culina will no longer play for Sydney FC, parting ways with the club today after talks with CEO Tony Pignata.

Jason Culina will no longer play for Sydney FC, parting ways with the club today after talks with CEO Tony Pignata.

Culina, who had a training ground spat with coach Frank Farina on Friday reportedly over being asked to train with the seconds, was left out of the squad that beat Brisbane Roar, before Farina insisted Culina would not play again this season.

Sydey FC released the following statement on their website.

“Sydney FC has this afternoon agreed to mutually terminate the contract of Jason Culina,” said Sydney FC CEO Tony Pignata. “We would like to wish Jason the best of luck with the rest of his football career.”

Culina made eight appearances for the Sky Blues, scoring two goals and thanked Sydney FC for the opportunity to continue his football career.

“I would like to thank Sydney FC for assisting me with my rehabilitation and my return to football. I would like to thank the Board, management, coaching staff, players and especially physiotherapist Stan Ivancic. The circumstances surrounding my departure are unfortunate but I feel fit and strong and I am determined to continue my playing career in the future,” Culina said.