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Melbourne Victory To Lose Championship-Winning Goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos
It's a huge blow for the defending champions, with the shot-stopper set for an overseas move.
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Jun 1, 2009 6:24:39 AM
Melbourne Victory have confirmed that Michael Theoklitos will part ways with the club when his current contract expires on June 30, giving promising youngster Mitchell Langerak and New Zealand international Glen Moss the chance to vie for the role of starting goalkeeper.
Theoklitos has spent four seasons with Melbourne Victory, playing a significant role in the club’s two Premierships and Championships, and claimed the inaugural A-League Goalkeeper of the Year title in 2006-07.
The 28-year-old made no secret of his aspirations to further his career overseas throughout 2008-09 and took the opportunity to trial with several clubs abroad following Melbourne Victory’s Grand Final win earlier this year.
Langerak, 20, and Moss, 26, who are contracted for the next three and two years respectively, will now compete for the position of Victory’s first-choice custodian.
“Michael is an inaugural Melbourne Victory playing squad member who has been a fantastic servant of the club over the past four years,” said Melbourne's football operations manager, Gary Cole.
“He has been a vital part of our two Championship and Premiership teams and we are very appreciative of his services.
“Michael was offered a contract, which he rejected. He has ambitions to play overseas and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
“While he will be missed, we’re in a fantastic position with Mitchell and Glen, who are both outstanding goalkeepers and prospects for 2009-10 and beyond.”
Theoklitos has spent four seasons with Melbourne Victory, playing a significant role in the club’s two Premierships and Championships, and claimed the inaugural A-League Goalkeeper of the Year title in 2006-07.
The 28-year-old made no secret of his aspirations to further his career overseas throughout 2008-09 and took the opportunity to trial with several clubs abroad following Melbourne Victory’s Grand Final win earlier this year.
Langerak, 20, and Moss, 26, who are contracted for the next three and two years respectively, will now compete for the position of Victory’s first-choice custodian.
“Michael is an inaugural Melbourne Victory playing squad member who has been a fantastic servant of the club over the past four years,” said Melbourne's football operations manager, Gary Cole.
“He has been a vital part of our two Championship and Premiership teams and we are very appreciative of his services.
“Michael was offered a contract, which he rejected. He has ambitions to play overseas and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
“While he will be missed, we’re in a fantastic position with Mitchell and Glen, who are both outstanding goalkeepers and prospects for 2009-10 and beyond.”
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