Sydney FC Sack Ufuk Talay as Patrick Kisnorbo Appointed for Run-In

Sydney FC have confirmed the departure of head coach Ufuk Talay after the club and the manager reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with immediate effect.

Talay leaves the Sky Blues after nearly two and a half years in charge, bringing an end to a tenure marked by his leadership of the first team during a transitional period for the club.

The club has moved quickly to appoint a replacement, with A-League Championship-winning coach Patrick Kisnorbo taking over for the remainder of the 2025–26 A-League Men season.

Sydney FC chairman Jan Hendrik Voss said the board was pleased to secure Kisnorbo’s services at a crucial stage of the campaign.

“The board are delighted to welcome Patrick Kisnorbo to Sydney FC,” Voss said. “Patrick is a highly regarded coach having won the A-League Championship and back-to-back Premiership titles.

“Recently, the club has been undergoing a strategic review process to identify a head coach for the 2026–27 season to meet our ambitions of competing in the AFC Champions League Elite and winning major domestic honours.

“We have made the decision to bring in Patrick as the head coach for the remainder of this season whilst we continue that process.”

Talay, meanwhile, expressed his gratitude to the club, players and supporters following his departure.

“It has been a privilege to work with the players, staff and wider organisation, and I am grateful for the support from the members and fans,” he said. “I wish the club every success for the future.”