Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that defender Darryl Lachman has re-signed with the club for a further two years.
The 32-year-old has missed just one A-League game for Glory since arriving ahead of the 2020/21 campaign and now has 51 appearances to his name.
His fine form during the 2021/22 season has established him as one of the favourites to be crowned the club’s Most Glorious Player at tonight’s MGP Awards event.
The Curacao international is thrilled to be extending his stay in the West and believes that the club’s future is bright.
“The club offered me the opportunity to play in the A-League,” he said, “and although we didn’t have the best season this year, I want to repay the faith they had in me two years ago.
“Hopefully next season will be better for the team, the club and for myself and we can make the Finals and maybe get the Plate or whatever.
“When I signed my first contract two years ago, that was what I said; that I wanted to go for the Premiership, the title and that’s still my main goal.
“The Members and fans here have been massive and I want to thank them for that.
“I’ve really felt the love, especially over the last few months when most of the other older guys were injured and I was still playing.
“They got me through it and I also hope to pay them back with some better performances next season.”
Glory CEO Tony Pignata, meanwhile, is relishing the prospect of Lachman remaining a key figure within the playing group for another two seasons.
“Darryl has been a model of consistency since joining us in 2020,” he said, “and retaining his services is a huge positive for the club.
“In addition to producing a high level of personal performance week-in, week-out, he has also been a very positive influence upon the young players who made up the bulk of our squad last season.
“Darryl has established himself as a firm favourite with our Members and fans and we look forward to seeing him play his part in helping to bring success back to the club.”
Further player announcements will be made in the very near future.
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