Adelaide United has recruited 19-year-old striker Archie Goodwin from Newcastle Jets on a four-year contract that runs until the end of the 2027-28 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
Goodwin made 44 league appearances for the Jets after making his debut in 2021 as the youngest player in club history at 16 years and 106 days old.
A run of significant injuries hampered Goodwin’s development over the next four seasons; the Jets have taken a cautious approach, with 38 of his 44 league appearances coming off the bench.
Goodwin scored seven goals in his 44 league games for Newcastle.
“I’m really excited to meet all of the staff, players, and fans,” Goodwin stated after being confirmed as an Adelaide United
“The club has given young players excellent opportunity, and I believe Adelaide United is the perfect place for me to develop.
“I am looking forward to banging in goals in front of the Red Army and lighting up Coopers Stadium.”
Adelaide head coach Carl Veart now faces a significant challenge: keeping the Young Socceroo fit and healthy while building on the 2023-24 season, when he made the most appearances (20) in a single season.
“I have kept close tabs on him since he debuted for Newcastle Jets and I always believed he was going to play at the highest level,” Veart stated.
Marius Zanin, Adelaide United’s director of football, added: “We have been monitoring Archie for a while and are excited to see what he will offer us.”
“Archie is a hardworking, likeable player and person who will fit seamlessly into our system and philosophy.”
“He has shown a lot of potential, and we can’t wait to see him develop here with us.”
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