A-League: Pre-season transfers

The 2024/25 A-League season is fast approaching and there has already been plenty of transfer activity as clubs prepare for the new campaign.

There is usually a high turnover of players from season to season in the A-League, and it has been no different this pre-season.

Some big names, including Josh Nisbet and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos have left the A-League for fresh challenges abroad.

However there is no shortage of new arrivals, who could be set to light up the A-League in the season ahead.

There is still plenty of time for new signings to happen, but lets take a look at some of the biggest so far.

City snap up Kuen

Melbourne City had a hugely disappointing season by their high standards and will be hoping the capture of Andreas Kuen helps to get them back on track.

City can be backed at 6.00 to win the 2024 grand final, and the talented midfielder could have a big role to play.

The 29-year-old made over 100 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga, when playing for the likes of Sturm Graz.

He arrives from the Greek Super League side Atromitos after penning a two-year deal, and has the option of a third year.

Kuen has plenty of experience and there is every chance he will be a big hit in the A-League.

City have also brought Marco Tilio back to the club from Celtic. He and Celtic team-mate Kai Trewin have signed on loan and will be key players in the campaign ahead.

Sainsbury back with Mariners

Central Coast Mariners have been the dominant side in the A-League over the last couple of seasons.

In the campaign ahead they will be targeting their third grand final on the bounce, and will have an old experienced face to help them.

Trent Sainsbury made 69 appearances for the club before leaving for a trip around Europe in 2014.

10 years on, the 32-year-old is back with the club, and his experience will be crucial as they target more success.

The Mariners can be backed at 5.00 to win the 2024 grand final, but they will have to do it without Josh Nisbet and Jacob Farrell, who have both moved on.

Sena joins Sydney

Sydney FC have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Leo Sena, who arrives at the club on a two-year deal.

The 28-year-old arrives from Brazilian side Agua Santa, but not that long ago we was on the books of Italian side Spezia.

The Italian Serie A club paid $2million for him at the time, so Sydney should be getting a player with plenty of pedigree.

Sena plays as a defensive midfielder and Sydney will be hoping he help them challenge for glory after a few lean campaigns.

The harbour city outfit are 7.00 to win the 2024 A-League grand final.