Sydney FC have agreed to sell Remy Siemsen for a club-record fee, with the star forward set to play in one of Europe’s top professional leagues.
Siemsen will head overseas in the next few weeks after Liberty A-League giants Sydney announced the deal, though the fee will remain undisclosed as part of the terms of the agreement.
After a stint in Sweden, Siemsen re-joined Sydney for the 2022-23 season and the 23-year-old has scored two goals in four appearances.
However, the four-time Matilda will embark on another European adventure with the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the horizon.
“I’m very grateful to Sydney FC who have allowed me to depart and pursue this fantastic opportunity,” Siemsen said.
“It has always been a dream of mine to play in this overseas league and I am excited to test myself against some of the best players in the world.
“The environment at Sydney FC is amongst the most elite I have experienced and it has been great to return back here and contribute to my hometown club.
“We’ve got yet another fantastic squad this season and I’ve no doubt the girls will be challenging for trophies come the end of the season.
I’ll be following from overseas and I wish everyone here all the success in winning a third straight Premiership. I’m sure I’ll be back in Sky Blue again one day.
Siemsen scored the winner in the derby against Western Sydney Wanderers on December 3, while she was also on target in a 4-0 rout of Brisbane Roar on December 10.
Sydney have won four of their opening five matches this season to sit second in the standings, three points behind leaders Melbourne City.
“Remy has been extremely good and has slotted in very well since coming back from Sweden,” said Sydney head coach Ante Juric.
She will be a miss, of course, but this is a great opportunity for her to play as a full-time professional footballer.
“We have players that will no doubt step up and take this opportunity that has presented itself, with that we will need to replace Remy so the strength of our squad will not be affected.
“Again, we are proud of Remy and what she has achieved, though now as team we are looking forward to the next game and we will prepare and focus as usual.”
