The Isuzu UTE A-League transfer window is officially closed.<\/p>\n
There were big moves aplenty on the final day of the window as clubs around the competition raced against the clock to fill out their respective squads for the 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n
Teams had until 10:00pm AEST to submit all required information to Australian Professional Leagues (APL) in relation to player registrations before the window shut.<\/p>\n
As long as clubs beat the clock on Monday night, expect more confirmed deals to be announced in the coming day\/s.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO HEAD TO THE ISUZU UTE A-LEAGUE TRANSFER CENTRE<\/a> 09:48 \u2013 \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea WILLKOMMEN, DYLAN! AUSSIE TEEN SIGNS FOR GERMAN GIANTS \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n Schalke have signed Isuzu UTE A-League young gun Dylan Leonard on a five-year contract.<\/p>\n Leonard joins the German giants in the 2.Bundesliga until June 2030 following a breakout season in the A-Leagues.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: German giants sign Aussie teen sensation after breakout A-Leagues season<\/a><\/p>\n 09:31 \u2013 \ud83c\udfc6 HOLA, JUAN! VICTORY CONFIRM CAPTURE OF WORLD CUP WINNER \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n It\u2019s finally official: Melbourne Victory have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea, Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata.<\/p>\n The 37-year-old turned down the chance to stay at Western Sydney Wanderers and has now signed on with Victory ahead of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n \u201cI am excited to be coming to Melbourne and to be part of one of the most respected Clubs in the League and playing in front of the incredible members and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory: Full details<\/a><\/p>\n 09:00 \u2013 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf7 BRISBANE ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF COSTA RICAN INTERNATIONAL \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n Brisbane Roar have announced the signing of Costa Rican international midfielder Youstin Salas on a season-long loan ahead of the Isuzu UTE 25\/26 A-League campaign.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old arrives in Brisbane from Sporting San Jose FC, where he was on loan from parent club Deportivo Saprissa since January 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Brisbane Roar bring Costa Rica international back to the A-Leagues<\/a><\/p>\n 08:02 \u2013 \ud83e\ude84 WELLINGTON PHOENIX SIGN EXPERIENCED A-LEAGUES MIDFIELDER \ud83e\ude84<\/p>\n Wellington Phoenix didn\u2019t announce it until this morning but Giancarlo Italiano\u2019s side snuck a late deal through before last night\u2019s 11:59pm (AEST) deadline!<\/p>\n Midfielder Ramy Najjarine has been signed ahead of the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n \u201cI was a big fan of him at Wanderers as well and I feel he\u2019s a really good talented pocket player,\u201d Italiano said.<\/p>\n \u201cWherever he has gone he hasn\u2019t really played in the position that he\u2019s best suited.<\/p>\n \u201cHere he\u2019ll be more of a central focus as a 10 and someone that we can build around.\u201d<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Nix finalise men\u2019s squad with second deadline day signing<\/a><\/p>\n 20:01 \u2013 \ud83d\udc4b WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS CONFIRM JUAN MATA DEPARTURE \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n It\u2019s official \u2013 Juan Mata has left the Western Sydney Wanderers after just one season in Red and Black.<\/p>\n Mata made 23 appearances in the Isuzu UTE A-League last season as Alen Stajcic\u2019s side return to the Finals Series.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving a player\u00a0of Juan\u2019s calibre at our club was a privilege and an important milestone in our history,\u201d said Wanderers CEO Scott Hudson.<\/p>\n \u201cHe not only delivered on the field with his quality and professionalism but also gave so much to our community and playing squad.<\/p>\n \u201cWe thank Juan for his enormous contribution to the Wanderers and wish him all the best in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Where next for the Spanish icon? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n FULL DETAILS: Wanderers confirm Mata departure<\/a><\/p>\n 18:00 \u2013 \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 ADELAIDE SIGN SPANISH CREATOR ON THREE-YEAR DEAL \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n Adelaide United have signed 33-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder Juan Mu\u00f1iz Gallego on a three-year deal set to run until the end of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2027-28 season.<\/p>\n Mu\u00f1iz joins the club from Malaysian powerhouse Johor Darul Ta\u2019zim F.C. (JDT) where he won the Malaysian Super League title in 2023 and 2024, to go with two Malaysian Cup and two Malaysian FA Cup titles and the Piala Sumbangsih (Malaysian Charity Shield) in 2023.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Spanish forward joins Adelaide on three-year deal after trophy-laden stint at Malaysian giants<\/a><\/p>\n 17:00 \u2013 BRISBANE FAREWELL YOUNG DEFENDER<\/p>\n Brisbane Roar have confirmed the departure of scholarship defender Pearson Kasawaya from the football club after the mutual termination of his contract.<\/p>\n Kasawaya joined the football club ahead of the 2024-25 season on a two-year scholarship contract. During his time at the club, Pearson made four Isuzu UTE A-League Men appearances for the club, along with featuring frequently for Brisbane Roar B.<\/p>\n 15:45 \u2013 \ud83d\udea8 PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT! MELBOURNE VICTORY ARE ANNOUNCING SOMETHING SPECIAL \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n More Melbourne Victory news and this time it IS to do with a player!<\/p>\n The club has just announced they\u2019ll be holding a press conference on Tuesday morning to \u2018announce the signing of a major international player.\u2019<\/p>\n I wonder who it could be?!<\/p>\n aleagues.com.au will be there tomorrow to bring you all the latest\u2026<\/p>\n 15:01 \u2013 \u270d\ufe0f VICTORY RECRUIT SOME PREMIER LEAGUE EXPERIENCE \u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n Okay so this one isn\u2019t a player signing as such but it is pretty interesting! <\/p>\n Melbourne Victory have today confirmed Paul Barber OBE has accepted a role on the Board of Directors at the club.<\/p>\n Not only is he the current CEO of Brighton and Hove Albion but he\u2019s also worked at both Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Premier League club\u2019s CEO joins Melbourne Victory\u2019s Board of Directors<\/a><\/p>\n 15:00 \u2013 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa MELBOURNE CITY SNAP-UP JOEYS DEFENDER \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/p>\n Reigning Isuzu UTE A-League Champions Melbourne City have added more depth to their squad of the upcoming season, signing teenage defender Besian Kutleshi on a long-term contract.<\/p>\n The 16-year-old spent two years in City\u2019s academy between 2022 and 2024 before a one-season stint at Western United but is now back in City Blue.<\/p>\n \u201cThis club has been such a big part of my development, and I know it\u2019s the best place for me to keep improving as a player,\u201d said Kutleshi after sealing his return to the club.<\/p>\n READ MORE HERE: Joeys defender returns to where it all began on long-term contract: \u2018The best place for me\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n 14:00 \u2013 \ud83d\ude4f WELLINGTON PHOENIX SIGN LEFT-SIDED DEFENDER: \u2018PERSERVERANCE PAYS OFF\u2019 \ud83d\ude4f <\/p>\n Wellington Phoenix have made their move on Deadline Day, handing left-sided defender Dan Edwards his first professional contract ahead of the new Isuzu UTE A-League season.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old joins the Nix from NPLM VIC Premiers Avondale FC having played semi-pro football in Victoria for the last five seasons.<\/p>\n \u201cI spoke to my family and my partner and they all said the same thing \u2018not many people get the chance to live out their childhood dream so you\u2019ve got to take it\u2019 and I completely agreed,\u201d said Edwards after inking his first pro-deal aged 27.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: \u2018Special\u2019 call that prompted 27yo NPL star to quit his full-time job & fulfil pro dream<\/a><\/p>\n 13:34 \u2013 \u2018JUAN\u2019 TO KEEP AN EYE ON? \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n The Adelaide admin is on fire with this one! Looks as though Reds fans may have something to cheer come the end of the day\u2026<\/p>\n Will it be just the \u2018Juan\u2019 player they announce or are there more signings to come?<\/p>\n 13:00 \u2013 \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 SYDNEY FC ADD STAR QUALITY TO THEIR ATTACK \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n We have our first big deal of Deadline Day and it\u2019s Sydney FC who have done the business, signing former Espanyol and Sporting Gijon forward VICTOR CAMPUZANO.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old joins the Sky Blues on a two-year deal having most recently left Gijon and boasts Europa League experience on his CV as well as over 200 league appearances playing across Spain\u2019s top two divisions.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: Sydney FC prise former Real Madrid striker to A-Leagues at the \u2018peak\u2019 of his powers<\/a><\/p>\n When does the transfer window close?<\/p>\n The Isuzu UTE A-League transfer window closes on September 15, 2025. <\/p>\n Deadline day will bring an end to the FIFA-approved 12-week period for player registration, which began on June 24, 2025.<\/p>\n Clubs will have until 10:00pm AEST to submit all required information to Australian Professional Leagues (APL) in relation to player registrations before the window closes.<\/p>\n READ MORE Squad regulations<\/p>\n Isuzu UTE A-League clubs must maintain a roster that complies with APL regulations through the course of a season. <\/p>\n These regulations specify an Isuzu UTE A-League squad:<\/p>\n a) must include a minimum of 18 players; Clubs may also have one guest player who sits outside the Isuzu UTE A-League roster.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO HEAD TO THE ISUZU UTE A-LEAGUE TRANSFER CENTRE<\/a><\/p>\n Top transfers of the window so far<\/p>\n There have been plenty of statement signings in the transfer window this off-season, with several clubs reinforcing their squads with stellar overseas imports and Subway Socceroos.<\/p>\n Adelaide United have welcomed club legend and Socceroos star Craig Goodwin<\/a> back to the club after a two-season stint in Saudi Arabia \u2013 and the Reds weren\u2019t the only club to have lured a fan favourite home, with fellow Socceroo Jason Davidson<\/a> headed back to Melbourne Victory for 2025-26, along with\u00a0Denis Genreau<\/a>.<\/p>\n Macarthur Bulls drew attention with the recruitment of ex-Sunderland striker and South Korea international\u00a0Ji Dong-won<\/a>, while Melbourne City added Japanese attacker Takeshi Kanamori <\/a>to their ranks for the club\u2019s Championship defence.<\/p>\n Sydney FC landed Peru star Piero Quispe<\/a> in a coup along with DR Congo international Marcel Tisserand<\/a> signing after a prestigious career in Europe, while Vanuatu captain Brian Kaltak<\/a> swapped Central Coast Mariners for Perth Glory this off-season.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s only scratching the surface \u2013 click here to visit the Isuzu UTE A-League transfer centre<\/a> and keep up to date with every deal done in the window ahead of its closure on September 15.<\/p>\n
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FULL FIXTURES:\u00a0Every match of the Isuzu UTE A-League 25-26 season here<\/a>
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FIRST 5 FIXTURES:\u00a0Your Isuzu UTE A-League team\u2019s start to the 2025-26 season<\/a>
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(b) must not exceed the maximum of 23 players;\u00a0
(c) must include a minimum of two (2) goalkeepers;
(d) may include an unlimited number of youth players;
(e) include a maximum of four (4) homegrown players at any one time;\u00a0
(f) may include a maximum of two (2) marquee players at any one time;\u00a0
(g) may include a maximum of two (2) designated players at any one time;\u00a0
(h) may include an unlimited number of loyalty players; and
(i)may include a maximum of five (5) foreign players at any one time, whereby: a maximum of two (2) Foreign Players at any one time may be under the age of 20 on or before 31 December 2025; andin relation to NZ Clubs only, such foreign players must be players other than Australian players or New Zealand players.<\/p>\n