JUST IN: Brisbane Roar have completed loan extension for forward

Olyroos forward Keegan Jelacic is set to remain at Brisbane Roar for the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season after securing a 12-month loan extension from Belgian Pro League club K.A.A Gent.

Born in Queensland, Jelacic made his Isuzu UTE A-League debut for Brisbane in 2021 and returned to the club for a second stint in January 2024 on loan from Gent.

Jelacic earned his move to Belgium following a standout season with Perth Glory in 2022-23. After choosing to return to Brisbane for the second half of last season, he has now extended his stay with the Roar and expressed his ambition to help the club finish in the top six of the Isuzu UTE A-League table next season.

“I’m happy to have extended my loan to continue playing at the club that gave me my A-League debut. I’m looking forward to another season in Brisbane and hopefully I can help bring some success back to the club,” Jelacic said.

“It’s been great to be back with the boys again for pre-season. I want to help the team have a big season and definitely push into that top six.”

Jelacic spent two seasons in the Roar youth setup before making his senior debut for the club in 2021. He has represented the Olyroos six times and was part of the Australian squad at the 2024 U23 Asian Cup.

The 21-year-old is Brisbane’s seventh signing of the off-season, joining Harry Van Der Saag, Ben Warland, Marcus Ferkranus, Hosine Bility, Ben Halloran, and Walid Shour (Al-Ahed).

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