Perth Glory can confirm that A-League Women’s midfielder Hana Lowry has departed the club to take up an opportunity elsewhere.
After making her debut in purple during the 2019-20 season, the former Australia Under-17 and Under-20 international went on to make 72 ALW appearances and score 11 goals.
Now 21, Lowry also took out the Most Glorious Player Award earlier this year and Glory CEO Anthony Radich was quick to praise the contribution she has made to the club.
“Hana has been outstanding for our club both on and off the pitch ever since she joined,” he said.
“We have loved having her with us and very much wanted her to stay.
“We are investing to build a competitive women’s squad and we allowed Hana the time and space to consider what was a very good offer, but she has opted to move on in order to experience a different environment and take on a new challenge as part of her personal development.
“While we are very disappointed to lose her, we understand and respect her decision and appreciate that it was not made easily.
“It is a similar situation to the one we saw with Josh Risdon a few years ago and like Josh, hopefully we will see Hana return to the club at some point in the future.
“On behalf of everyone associated with Glory, I would like to thank her for her excellent service over the past five years and wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.”
Lowry herself, meanwhile, expressed her appreciation to the club and its Members and fans.
“I would like to say a massive thank you to Perth for these last five years,” she said.
“Representing my hometown club has meant everything to me.
“I have grown so much as a player and as a person and I can’t thank everyone at the club enough for all the opportunities that I have been given.
“Thank you to the fans for your support and belief in me.
“Through everything, you have stood by this team and that has meant so much.
“Whilst it’s time for a new chapter, I will always cherish the incredible memories I have made here and I want to wish the club all the best going forward.”
Further squad announcements will be made shortly.
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