Veteran Australian goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne set for Sydney FC exit

Andrew Redmayne, who burst into Australian hearts as the ‘Grey Wiggle’ with his World Cup heroics has made a sad announcement.

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is set to part ways with Sydney FC after eight and a half seasons with the Sky Blues.

Redmayne, whose penalty shootout heroics sealed Australia’s sport at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and saw him dubbed the ‘Grey Wiggle’, will leave Sydney at the end of the current A-League season after losing his first-team spot to Harrison Devenish-Meares.

The 36-year-old gloveman hasn’t played since being dropped following the Sky Blues’ 4-3 loss to Western United on December 14 at Allianz Stadium.

It’s understood Redmayne is yet to have a club to go to next season, but he said he was “excited for the next chapter of my life and the new adventure ahead”.

“I will always look back on my time with Sydney FC with immense pride and gratitude,” said Redmayne, who made 237 appearances in all competitions for the Sky Blues after joining them from Western Sydney Wanderers in January 2017.

Andrew Redmayne is leaving Sydney FC. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

“From the moment I arrived, this club welcomed me and gave me everything – belief, support and the chance to be part of something truly special. I’ve made lifelong memories and lifelong friends.

“These eight and a half seasons have been the best of my career, and the most successful. Sydney FC will always have a special place in my heart.”

Redmayne won three A-League championships and three premierships with the Sky Blues, as well as two Australia Cup crowns.

Sydney skipper Rhyan Grant said Redmayne was a “true servant” of the Sky Blues and that his “loyalty and achievements” at the club would be “rightly remembered and recognised”.

“He’s been an integral part of the team’s successes for many years and has contributed in so many ways,” Grant said,

“Beyond that, he’s been an outstanding figure around the club, a mentor to younger players, and the ultimate teammate, professional and friend. He leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten.”