Portsmouth are poised to complete the signing of Australian winger Adrian Segecic, securing their maiden summer transfer despite widespread international interest in the 21-year-old Sydney FC star.
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The versatile attacker had attracted attention from clubs across multiple continents ahead of the current transfer window, with Pompey successfully outmanoeuvring their rivals to secure his signature.
Portsmouth have increasingly turned to the Australian market in recent transfer windows, bringing several talents from Down Under during the past two seasons.
In January, the club secured 20-year-olds Hayden Matthews and Thomas Waddingham from Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar respectively. The previous summer saw the arrival of 22-year-old left-back Jacob Farrell from Central Coast Mariners.
Segecic Chooses Fratton Park Despite Global Appeal
Portsmouth are set to welcome another Australian talent to their squad, with Segecic reportedly selecting Fratton Park as his preferred destination despite considerable worldwide interest.
The versatile attacker, who previously played alongside Matthews in New South Wales, was expected to make a decision on his future following the conclusion of his Sydney FC contract this summer.
Segecic attracted interest from teams across the globe, including sides from Germany, Holland, Scotland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark and the United States, according to reports. The widespread attention comes as little surprise given his status as the A-League’s joint-top scorer.
The 21-year-old found the net 13 times in 24 appearances for Sydney during the 2024/25 campaign.
Segecic’s 2024/25 A-League Statistics
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 24 |
| Starts | 14 |
| Goals | 13 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Big chances created | 2 |
| Key passes per game | 1 |
Source: Sofascore
The player is expected to sign a long-term contract with John Mousinho’s side and will become their first addition of the summer window. Portsmouth will be required to pay training compensation to Segecic’s former club due to his age.
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Despite the modest compensation fee required to complete this transfer, Portsmouth will be delighted to secure this signing.
The player’s impressive statistics suggest this could prove an excellent acquisition for someone with considerable years remaining in his career, whilst the long-term contract will provide Portsmouth with protection against future interest from other clubs.
The move also validates the club’s deliberate investment in Australian scouting networks.
The presence of fellow Australians in John Mousinho’s squad likely influenced the attacking midfielder’s decision to reject offers from elsewhere in favour of a move to Fratton Park.
Due to their efforts in establishing this Australian connection, Portsmouth are now set to secure a player who attracted interest from clubs in higher divisions. This could prove to be an astute signing in the long term.
