To see Sydney training today...

 Lugt joined Sydney FC in September 2009 but today said he had not yet decided if he will pursue his career in Australia or overseas.  

“I have thoroughly enjoyed continuing building the foundations of our club, in particular by further strengthening the relationship with our fans as well as with the wider community including grassroots football," Lugt said. "Without fans there is no football club.

“Although the environment is very challenging Sydney FC has got enormous potential; it will take time to build but I hope one day the Club reaches that potential.

“I am happy that I have been able to make a contribution to this process during the last 18 months but it is now time to move on.

“In order to run a football club you need to have passionate football people around you to make it a success and I want to thank all the Sydney FC staff for their extremely hard work during my tenure. They produced great results for the club.”

Sydney FC Vice-Chairman Scott Barlow said: "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Edwin for the contribution he has made to Sydney FC during his time at our club and wish him all the best for the future.”

To see Sydney training today...