Melbourne Victory have confirmed the arrival of Keegan Jelacic from Belgium club KAA Gent, with the young gun joining the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024-25 Grand Finalists until the end of the 2026-27 season.
The 22-year-old Australian midfielder returns to the A-Leagues on a permanent basis, having spent 2024-25 at Brisbane Roar.
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Jelacic debuted for Brisbane in 2021 before switching to Perth Glory, where he earned a move to Europe in 2023.
“Joining one of the biggest clubs in the league is always an exciting prospect,” Jelacic said.
“I’m looking forward to experiencing the passion of the club and doing my part on the pitch. I’m eager to bring success to Melbourne Victory and its members and fans.”
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Jelacic scored two goals in 24 appearances for the Roar last season.
He is the second new face at Victory this off-season following Louis D’Arrigo’s arrival from Poland.
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“Keegan’s arrival at the club ahead of our 2025-26 campaign will bolster our midfield as we aim to go one better than we did last season,” Victory head coach Arthur Diles said.
“We have a strong foundation to build on, and we’re looking forward to seeing Keegan bring his best to the team and contribute to our success.”
