Melbourne Victory has today released Matthew Foschini from the final year of his contract, effective immediately.
Melbourne Victory has today released Matthew Foschini from the final year of his contract, effective immediately.
Foschini made 41 Hyundai A-League appearances for the club and was the first player to progress from its youth system to the senior squad, making his debut in Round 4 of the 2009/10 Hyundai A-League season as a substitute against Perth Glory.
The 22-year-old said his time at Melbourne Victory had been life-changing.
“I’d like to thank everyone at Melbourne Victory for their support and advice over the past few years. For me, the Melbourne Victory changeroom has been like a second home and one that I will certainly miss,” Foschini said.
“While things didn’t quite work out, the club provided me with the opportunity to realise my boyhood dream of signing a professional contract and that is something I-ll always appreciate.”
Foschini also thanked the Victory via social media.
Melbourne Victory Coach Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to Foschini for his service to the club.
“Matt has been a terrific clubman during his time at Melbourne Victory and a very popular figure amongst the playing group,” Postecoglou said.
“From our perspective it was not an easy decision to let him go, but our feeling was that Matt was at a stage where regular first team football was a priority.”
“We wish him all the best for the future.”
