New Zealand international James McGarry has joined the Central Coast Mariners for the rest of the men’s A-League season.
The 24-year-old left back leaves the Newcastle Jets in a swap deal finalised hours before the closure of the transfer deadline at midnight on Wednesday.
Heading in the opposite direction is Thomas Aquilina.
Mariners head coach Nick Montgomery said:
“James is a player that I have liked for a long time, and I think he will give us a great balance in the squad.
“He has a brilliant left foot and is extremely versatile, having the ability to play as a fullback, winger or in the midfield.
“James has played overseas and has played international football which I think will add even more experience to our young squad.”
McGarry has represented New Zealand at U-17, U-20 and U-23 level, and played one game for the All Whites, against Lithuania in November 2019.
He played 40 times for the Wellington Phoenix, in two spells, before joining the Jets last year.
Main photo: James McGarry … heads to the Mariners for the rest of the season. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.
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