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Petrovski will leave the Mariners for Newcastle Jets at the end of the season after the 33-year-old agreed to a two-year-deal.

Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna said the former Sydney frontman is still an important member of the club's attacking brigade as the club strives for a first grand final win.

Petrovski, who was the subject of speculation linking him with a move to China on Thursday afternoon,  is expected to be one of four strikers in the Mariners squad for the first leg of the minor semi-final against Queensland at Gosford on Friday night.

He missed the club's final round game against Adelaide but will get game time against the Roar.

Coach Lawrie McKinna said: "There's no issue with Sasho. We offered him a one-year deal and he wanted two years, he's got to think of his future and family so there's no hard feelings.

"His focus and the club's focus now is to try and win the grand final. He is well and truly in our plans for the finals.

"At this stage he will more then likely come off the bench this week. Having someone of his ability and experience coming on in the second half is a huge bonus for us."

As for the rumours of a move from an unnamed Chinese club for his services, officials at both the Mariners (his present employer) and the Jets (his future employer) were not aware of any such development.