Slovenian international Rene Krhin is one of three Western United players confirmed not to be returning for the next A-League season.
The new champions announced on Friday that Krhin, Jerry Skotadis and Ivan Vujica are all moving on after finishing their contracts.
Krhin, who joined United for the recent season, had an interrupted season.
He didn’t play until February due to injury and getting his fitness back and played his first full game in late March.
A hamstring injury in the final game of the regular season saw him sidelined again.
He would miss the whole final series, including the championship game.
Skotadis, who was named Western United young player of the year for the 2021-22 season, came off the bench in the 2-0 grand final win against Melbourne City.
He joined United in the 2019-20 season as a scholarship player, before signing a two-year contract in 2020.
Skotadis played 43 games for United as well as 11 games for the club’s National Premier League season.
Vujica, who joined in June 2019, made 12 appearances in green and black throughout his time at the club.
He didn’t play a game during the 2021-22 season.
United football general manager Mal Impiombato thanked all three for their contributions to the club.
“We thank Rene, Jerry and Ivan for their efforts in green and black and wish them all the best with their next steps.
“All three players have made a strong contribution in our young history and we wish them and their families all the very best with their future endeavours.”
