Andrew Redmayne’s deal to return to Central Coast Mariners now uncertain

What was looming as a happy homecoming to the Central Coast for a former Socceroos goalkeeper may not eventuate.

The future of former Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne remains unclear despite him having agreed to terms on a deal with the Central Coast Mariners.

It was announced in April that veteran gloveman Redmayne was parting ways with Sydney FC at the end of the 2024-25 A-League season after eight years with the Sky Blues, having lost his first-team place to Harrison Devenish-Meares.

It’s understood that soon after the announcement, 36-year-old Redmayne signed a contract to return to Central Coast – the club where he started his A-League career as a teenager in 2008 – following approval from Mariners chairman and owner Mike Charlesworth,

However, Redmayne’s hopes of rejoining the Mariners seem in limbo due to uncertainty over the cash-strapped club’s transfer activity.

Mariners officials have denied suggestions of a freeze on signing players, claiming they are in currently in negotiations with potential recruits, but aren’t ready to make any announcements.

Former Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne hopes to rejoin the Central Coast Mariners. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

Hopes of bringing Redmayne back to the Gosford-based club will be helped if English Championship club Queens Park Rangers commit to buying the Mariners.

A decision is expected soon from QPR, although it’s understood there is also a consortium of Australian businessmen interested in purchasing a stake in the Mariners on the proviso that Charlesworth retains 40 per cent of the club ownership.

Meanwhile, star defender Brian Kaltak, whose departure from the Mariners was confirmed on Thursday, has joined Perth Glory on a multi-year deal.

The 31-year-old Vanuatu international, who won two A-League championships and an AFC Cup during his three seasons with Central Coast, said it was “time to try something new”.

“This a new chapter for me and I’m excited for it,” Kaltak said.

“This move will be good for me and good for my football.”

In other A-League news, Macarthur FC has announced the departure of four players – left-back Ivan Vujica, right-back Yianni Nicolaou, and midfielders Danny De Silva and Peter Makrillos.

Elsewhere, midfielder Max Burgess, who wasn’t offered a new contract by Sydney FC, is expected to join Newcastle Jets.