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5d ago

Sydney FC Ends Douglas Costa Deal as Legal Issues Keep Winger in Brazil

Sydney says the decision frees a visa slot it can use in the January window.

Jul 30, 2023; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Douglas Costa (10) moves the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The A-League club terminated the 35-year-old's contract by mutual consent after he said ongoing legal and personal matters prevent his return to Australia.
  • Costa told the club there was "no end in sight" to his situation, having not featured since May despite being granted more than two months to resolve it.
  • Coach Ufuk Talay thanked Costa for his contributions and said ending the deal was the best path for the squad's preparation.
  • The departure opens a fifth foreign-player spot that Sydney can register in January, with the new A-League season starting on October 17.
  • Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reported an arrest warrant over alleged unpaid child support, WAtoday said, a claim not independently verified by the club or Reuters.