Newly capped Subway Socceroos goalkeeper Joe Gauci has re-signed with Adelaide United until the end of the A-League Men 2025/26 season.
Gauci was coming off contract at the end of the campaign but the 22-year-old gloveman has committed his long-term future with the club, agreeing to a three-year extension.
The Adelaide shot-stopper has excelled with the Reds since debuting in March 2021 and has gone from strength to strength which culminated in his first official call-up to Graham Arnold's side last month.
Gauci would subsequently make his international debut against Ecuador in a friendly in Melbourne, becoming cap number 631.
Since joining United ahead of the 2020/21 season, Gauci has amassed 58 appearances, registering 12 clean sheets.
After putting pen to paper on a new deal, Gauci told the club's official website: “I’m incredibly happy to have signed this new contract with Adelaide United.
“To represent my hometown team is always a huge honour and knowing I will be playing in front of friends and family for the next three years is amazing.
“I’m proud to be a Red, but there’s still so much to play for for the rest of the season.
“We’re in a really strong position on the ladder and, with just a few games left, we are aiming to solidify our spot in the top two and head into the Finals with our best foot forward.
“From there, anything can happen and we’re determined to give it our all and do South Australia proud.”
Adelaide United's Head Coach Carl Veart added: “Joe’s is an outstanding goalkeeper and we’re delighted to have him sign this contract extension.
“Since signing for Adelaide United, Joe has worked extremely hard and earned his spot as the Club’s number one goalkeeper.
“We’re a bit spoilt for choice in that department, with a number of quality ‘keepers behind Joe, but each of them push one another to perform at their best and its testament to the work they do with Eugene (Galekovic).
“Joe’s ceiling is very high and if he continues to have a positive work ethic and be disciplined in his approach to his football, there’s no reason he can’t be the Socceroos’ No. 1.”