Western United star Ben Garuccio has locked in his future signing with the reigning A-League Men’s premiers until 2025.
Garuccio, who was named United player of the season last year, starred in his first season in the green and black, named in the Professional Footballers Australia team of the season and named in the A-League All-stars.
Garuccio said he had no hesitation to extend his stay in the west.
“It was an easy decision obviously after the successes of last season, but not just that, I think the vision of this club – it’s something that I want to be a part of and I don’t see myself anywhere else for the future,” he said.
“We’ve got great people around, everyone is working together and the goal is to be as successful as possible, and it makes it very easy for us as players to do our job when everything else is so well run.
“It’s a place I love coming every day, it’s very easy to come here every day and enjoy yourself. I don’t think I’ve ever felt as comfortable as I have here, not just on the pitch but off the pitch as well.
“I’m just rapt to be here for another three years.”
United coach John Aloisi has been delighted with Garuccio’s impact and said his contract renewal is a clear marker of United’s continued intentions to remain at the top.
He said Garuccio had taken his game to another level on and off the pitch since joining United.
“He has been so important in helping us build our culture,” Aloisi said.
“The fact that he wanted to commit to us is a true indication of the direction that we want to continue to go in.
“I’m really pleased we’ve been able to help Ben shine and I can’t wait for him to continue growing and pushing himself to reach new heights.”
Garuccio started all but two games last season, including each of the four finals series matches, racking up six assists and two goals.
