A-League play-off finalists Sydney FC reward caretaker coach Patrick Kisnorbo with three-year deal
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Then Troyes coach Patrick Kisnorbo in the French Ligue 1 game against Paris St-Germain at Stade de l'Aube in Troyes on May 7, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS
SYDNEY – Sydney FC handed caretaker coach Patrick Kisnorbo the job on a permanent basis for the next three seasons on May 19, after he guided the side to this weekend’s A-League play-off final.
The former Australia, Leeds United and Leicester City central defender, who led Melbourne Victory to the Australian title in 2021, took over for the remainder of the season in late March.
The club have not lost in seven matches since, and on May 23 face Auckland FC in the play-off final looking to secure a record-extending sixth A-League title.
Sydney FC said they had conducted a three-month search for a new coach, with Kisnorbo coming out on top of 19 other candidates from Australia and abroad.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with the players over the past six weeks,” Kisnorbo, who has also coached in France and Japan, said in a news statement.
“There is an exciting future ahead for this football club and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.” REUTERS
