Perth Glory have let goalkeeper Aleks Vrteski leave the club for the 19 year old to seek first team football overseas.
Vrteski joined Perth Glory from the Australian Institute of Sport before the start of the Hyundai A-League 2006/07 season and was thrust into action from round one.
He played a total of eight matches in his first season and was the youngest player in the competition when he made his debut.
Coach Ron Smith said it was a difficult decision to let the talented youngster go but did so in the best interests of the player.
“Aleks has a lot of potential and he felt he could progress more quickly if he was getting regular first team football,” Smith said.
“He would have definitely played a role for us at various stages throughout the season.
But he added: "We are in a fortunate position to have a number of talented keepers and it’s difficult for them all to get significant game time, so I understand his position.
“The door will always be open for him to return to the club in the future. I wish him all the best as he follows another path.”
Vrteski left for Macedonia on Wednesday evening and is hopeful of signing with first division club FK Pobeda.
He played a total of eight matches in his first season and was the youngest player in the competition when he made his debut.
Coach Ron Smith said it was a difficult decision to let the talented youngster go but did so in the best interests of the player.
“Aleks has a lot of potential and he felt he could progress more quickly if he was getting regular first team football,” Smith said.
“He would have definitely played a role for us at various stages throughout the season.
But he added: "We are in a fortunate position to have a number of talented keepers and it’s difficult for them all to get significant game time, so I understand his position.
“The door will always be open for him to return to the club in the future. I wish him all the best as he follows another path.”
Vrteski left for Macedonia on Wednesday evening and is hopeful of signing with first division club FK Pobeda.
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