Sydney FC has appointed Patrick Kisnorbo as their new manager. Kisnorbo will take charge of the Sky Blues until the end of the current campaign.

What happened?

Ufuk Talay agreed to a mutual termination of his contract after Sydney failed to make last season's finals.

Why it matters for Sydney FC

The club's hierarchy declined to activate a clause for a new deal for the 2026-27 season, and Talay is now linked to a move to Western Sydney.

What comes next?

Kisnorbo will step into the role, aiming to build consistency in performances and have the squad mentally and physically prepared for every game. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Position | 5th | | Matches Left | 4 | Kisnorbo earned acclaim for nurturing a talented young group of players at Melbourne City, winning an ALM championship and two ALM premierships. He will take charge of Sydney's remaining four games, including a trip to Brisbane and an away derby with the Wanderers. 'I am delighted to be joining Sydney FC,' Kisnorbo said. The club has been undergoing a strategic review process to identify a head coach for season 2026/27, with ambitions of playing AFC Champions League Elite and winning the premiership and championship.