Dario Vidosic’s return to Brisbane Roar, along with Carlos Hernandez’s transfer, has encountered obstacles.
Coach Jim Magilton of Melbourne Victory has seemingly quashed rumors connecting Carlos Hernandez to a loan deal with Adelaide, a setup that the Reds assert they have no interest in pursuing.
Magilton has reportedly made his position clear: Hernandez will not be allowed to leave for any opposing A-League club while he is under contract, not even temporarily, as such a move could weaken his team and bolster a competitor’s chances during the playoff stretch.
Hernandez’s contract extends through the end of this season.
A spokesperson for the Victory stated that Magilton has recently communicated that if Hernandez is to leave, “it will not be during the season.”
“Carlos will not be going to Adelaide, or any other A-League club, on loan,” the spokesman remarked.
“Jim believes there is nothing beneficial for Melbourne Victory in that concept.”
Hernandez has expressed a desire to secure a loan during the A-League off-season to remain in contention for Costa Rica’s World Cup qualifiers in the winter. Adelaide is poised to start its Asian Champions League campaign, but any move would need to take place within the next two weeks, as nearly three months of the season still remains.
Teams must finalize their 30-man ACL rosters by next Monday, and the A-League transfer window closes 10 days after that.
In the meantime, Adelaide United officials have turned down Roar’s request to bring Vidosic on board before the transfer window closes on February 14.
The A-League’s policy of no transfer fees between domestic clubs appears to be the primary reason behind the stalled reunion for Vidosic.
Roar had been eager to re-sign Vidosic as their marquee Australian player after the former Reds coach Rini Coolen signed him for nearly $1 million on a three-year deal last year.
It is understood that Roar officials sought permission to engage in talks with Vidosic earlier this month, even as Adelaide coach John Kosmina focused on building his team around Vidosic in a trio-led offense.
by Buford Balony
