Recently retired A-League nice Alex Wilkinson will stay with Sydney FC in a newly created head of soccer operations function.
The former Socceroo, who hung up his boots on the finish of the Sky Blues’ 2022-23 marketing campaign after a adorned profession that included 365 A-League appearances, was thrilled to be beginning a multi-faceted job that included not solely taking cost of soccer operations, but in addition having a say in recruitment, mentoring younger gamers and advising on defensive teaching.
“I’m excited to begin and looking forward to helping lead this club into a new and successful period in our history,” the 38-year-old ex-Sydney captain stated.
“I’m delighted to be staying at the place I enjoyed the most successful and enjoyable part of my career, and I hope I can become just as successful in this new appointment.”
Sky Blues chief govt officer Adam Santo stated it was a “real coup” for Sydney to maintain Wilkinson on the membership.
“To have a person of Alex’s character, intelligence, influence and experience staying at the club is a real coup for us,” Santo stated.
“He is one of the most well-respected players in A-League history and will become a great ambassador for Sydney FC in the years ahead.
“I’m sure he will become as valuable an asset to Sydney FC off the pitch as he was on it.”
Source: www.news.com.au
