Perth Glory is delighted to announce that 22-year-old defender Matt Dench has joined the club on a two-year deal.
The Perth local played his junior football for Perth RedStar and the PGFC Academy before spending five years on the books of current English Championship side, Charlton Athletic.
After returning to Australia in 2025, the left-footer’s stellar form for Oakleigh Cannons in the NPL Victoria earned him a move to Brisbane Roar for whom he made 12 A-League appearances and scored one goal last season.
Dench is now looking forward to taking the next step on his football journey in the famous purple.
“Coming through the youth ranks and looking up to some of the players that are still here is amazing and it’s great to be here,” he said.
“This is my boyhood club, so it means that much more to me to play here and hopefully go far this season.
“The thing that excites me most is where we can go this year with the team that we’ve got.
“I just think the fans should be as excited as I am to do well this year.
“Success this year for me would look like firstly making the top six and secondly, on a personal level, playing well, starting as many games as I can and helping the team to do well.
“It’s been a big dream of mine for a long time to play for this team in the A-League and I’m really looking forward to being part of what’s to come.”
Glory Football Director Stan Lazaridis believes that Dench will prove to be an excellent addition to the squad.
“Matt is a local Perth boy who is extremely mature for his age and determined to do well,” he said.
“He’s been toughened up by five years away in the UK and is a player that we’ve been keeping tabs on for some time.
“Matt will provide competition for the left-back slot, but can also operate on the left of midfield and he really fits the profile of player that we are looking to bring in.
“We’re delighted to have him on board.
Further squad announcements will be made shortly.
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