Sydney FC have confirmed captain Alex Brosque will play on with the A-League champions for another season.
As revealed in the Leader on April 12, Brosque has extended his stay with the Sky Blues after leading them to the premiership-grand final double.
Brosque finished the season with 11 goals and said he was excited to win more silverware next season.
“I’m very happy to be staying on for another year,” he said.
“After the incredible highs of the season just gone we want to carry that on into next year and have another successful season.
“I believe we’ll be even better next year, retaining the core of the squad, and I’m looking forward to season 2017-18 getting underway.”
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold said it was an easy decision to retain the 33-year-old.
“Brosquey is a major part of everything we do at the club, not just on the field but off it as well,” Arnold said.
“He’s a leader and mentor for both the young and experienced players, he brings the dressing room together and I expect him to continue to live up to the standards bestowed upon him as captain in season 2017-18.
“It’s a pleasure to have Brosque at the club and long may our form continue in the new season.”
Brosque will lead the Sky Blues out against English Premier League giants Liverpool at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night before departing on holiday.
He will report for pre-season with the remainder of the squad in July.
