Perth Glory have announced Jarrod Carluccio’s departure from the Isuzu UTE A-League club via mutual consent, to facilitate the 23-year-old midfielder’s return to his former side Western Sydney Wanderers.
Carluccio initially joined Glory on loan from the Wanderers in September, 2023. He made 23 appearances in his first season at Perth before signing a one-season deal in mid-2024.
But after making 12 Glory appearances to start the 2024-25 campaign, Carluccio and the club made the decision to terminate his contract by mutual consent to facilitate a return to the Wanderers – his hometown team.
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Glory Football Director Stan Lazaridis says the young midfielder’s exit was “very much an amicable parting of ways.”
“Jarrod has made a hugely positive impression during his time at the club both on and off the field, and his sterling efforts during some particularly challenging times have been hugely appreciated,” Lazaridis said.
“However, with the way our squad is developing in terms of the players that we have coming in, we weren’t able to guarantee him the game time that he needs at this stage of his career.
“Western Sydney Wanderers have offered Jarrod the opportunity to move home and the security of a longer-term deal and taking those emotional and football factors into account, a mutual termination of his contract has been agreed.
“This is very much an amicable parting of the ways and it is with a heavy heart that we see him go as he has been an absolute joy to work with.”
Carluccio is the sixth player to depart the Glory since the start of the 2024-25 season along with Mustafa Amini, Cristian Caiceido, Luis Canga, Luke Bodnar and Jacob Muir.
After the confirmation of his return to Wanderland, the young midfielder said he is excited to reconnect with the Western Sydney fanbase.
“I am humbled to return to the Wanderers, there really is no place like home,” Carluccio said.
“Wearing the Red & Black is personal to me. Having grown up in the Western Sydney region and starting my football career at the club, it means a lot to have the opportunity to return and continue my professional development.
“I look forward to reconnecting with our passionate members and fans, and I would like to thank the club for giving me the opportunity and I hope to make everyone proud over the next year and a half.”
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