PERTH Glory have secured the services of Naum Sekulovski and Scott Neville for next season and beyond.
Sekulovski has agreed a two-year deal with Neville agreeing a three-year contract at Members Equity Stadium.
Sekulovski, who joined Glory for their first A-League season, has played a variety of positions for the club but was handed the challenge of left stopper last season and flourished in the role.
He said: "Last season was a real positive for me, I enjoyed playing at left-back and think it's a position that I can make my own and hopefully that will also assist the team to reach the finals next season.
"Being able to play in a position consistently was beneficial for me and I always got the backing of Mitch (Coach Dave Mitchell) and the other coaches which helped the transition to left-back."
Head Coach Dave Mitchell believes Sekulovski's combination of skill, stamina and pace will makes him an ideal candidate for a key position in the back four.
He said: "Naum has been shipped all over the place in the past but I've said to him that I want him in the left back position and we'll work with him over the pre-season to ensure he continues to develop into that important role for the club.
"He showed some excellent signs last season and will only get better with the more time he spends playing there.
"Naum is passionate about the club and gives his all at training and in games and I'm pleased that he'll be around for the next couple of seasons."
The player feels there are good days ahead at the club.
Sekulovski said: "There is so much potential here and I feel we're building something really strong at the club and wanted to stay around and be part of that.
"Next season is a big one for the club and for me and I'm confident I can make a positive contribution and get Perth Glory back to the top of the league."
Another player celebrating a deal is young West Australian defender Scott Neville.
Neville was a standout in the Glory's National Youth League team and made the most of a call-up to the senior squad late in the season where he produced several telling performances that cemented coaching staff opinion of his enormous potential.
Mitchell said: "Scott came into the squad and stepped up to the plate straight away and I have no doubt he'll be able to continue to develop and will be a real asset for Perth Glory."
Neville has enjoyed an exciting year in his football progression after helping local club Sorrento FC win the WA Premier League title prior to embarking on the inaugural season of the National Youth League. The young defender blossomed in the new competition and earned a debut Hyundai A-League appearance as a substitute on New Years Eve against Central Coast.
Neville made his starting debut at Members Equity Stadium the following week in Perth's impressive 3-2 win against Melbourne Victory and marked his 20th birthday with a performance that captured the attention of football commentators across the country.
The youngster said: "I set myself to perform consistently in the Youth Team and hoped to get an opportunity to play with the Glory in the A-League and when it came around I was really happy. Now to have a contract for the next three years just tops it all off.
"I know that I have a lot more to learn and can't wait for pre-season training to get started so I can continue to improve and hopefully push for more game time.
"The Glory is a great club and I'm really proud to be here. There is a lot of determination in the squad to make this a great season and to be part of that will be a dream for me.
"To have guys like Gareth Naven and Scott Miller (Perth's Youth Team Coaches and former club champions) helping me was fantastic. They said 'never let the grass grow under your feet, continue to work hard and have the right attitude to achieve your goals'. I haven't forgotten that and I'm thankful for being part of the Youth Team which has helped me get to where I am now."
Neville is the second Glory National Youth League player to receive a senior contract following the club's signing of midfielder Andrija Jukic last week.
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