Perth Glory has lost rising midfield star Rhys Bozinovski to Heracles Almelo. The 21-year-old joined the Glory ahead of the current A-League Men campaign.

What happened?

Rhys Bozinovski played a key role in turning around Perth's fortunes, starting in 14 of the club's 15 games this season. His performances caught the attention of Heracles head coach Ernest Faber. The Glory will receive a transfer fee in the vicinity of AU$450,000 for Bozinovski.

Why it matters for Perth Glory

The loss of Bozinovski is a big blow to Perth Glory's bid to secure a finals berth. The team is currently sitting 10th in the league with 31 points from 26 games. Their recent form has been WDWDD. The Glory's last result was a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

Perth Glory will be aiming to back up their win over Brisbane Roar when they take on fourth-placed Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday night. Glory football director Stan Lazaridis said: 'I've always said that Rhys is a future Socceroo and we would have loved to have kept him for longer.' The team will have to adjust to the loss of Bozinovski and find a way to keep their finals hopes alive. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 10th | | Points | 31 | | Recent form | WDWDD | | Last result | Perth Glory 2-1 Brisbane Roar