Perth Glory have secured the future of one of their most talented young players, handing midfielder Will Freney a new two-year contract extension.
After making his Isuzu UTE A-League debut in Round nine against Brisbane Roar, the 19-year-old went on to play a further 10 games in the competition, seven of which came as a starter under head coach David Zdrilic.
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“Last season was my first year in professional football, which was really exciting,” Freney said after signing his new deal.
“I feel like I learned and grew so much as a player, putting me in the best spot going into next season.
“The direction the club is moving in makes me excited to be a part of it.
“I feel like the philosophy and brand of football that the coaching staff are trying to instil in us suits me as a player and that the environment and team that is being created will really help me grow as a player and a person.
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“I’ve been in Perth for two years now and it’s already starting to feel like home.
“I love playing at HBF Park and seeing all of our great fans turn up in numbers every week. Going into next season, my aim is to build on how I finished last year.
“I feel like I finished the season really well and I just want to keep improving and be a part of the solution to help the club move up the table, like our fans deserve.”
The re-signing of Freney is the latest piece of business completed by Glory as they bid to improve upon their 13th placed finish in the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024-25 campaign.
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Two-time A-Leagues champion Brian Kaltak has been signed from Central Coast Mariners, while defensive duo Scott Wootton and Sam Sutton have joined from Wellington Phoenix.
Furthermore the club has also added the likes of Callum Timmins, Arion Sulemani and Mark Birighitti whilst also tying down Luke Amos, Lachie Wales and Trent Ostler to new deals.
“Will was given an opportunity at senior level last season and he took it,” said Glory Football Director Stan Lazaridis
“He became a regular member of the squad during the second half of the season and impressed us with the way he adapted to the demands of A-League football.
“We are now excited to see him continue his development at Glory in the coming seasons.”
