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Jack Duncan has joined Socceroo Rhys Williams at Al-Qadsiah FC.
Duncan left Newcastle Jets training camp in Spain yesterday after the Saudi outfit triggered a clause in his contract resulting in a substantial, but undisclosed, transfer fee for the goalkeeper.
The Middle East move unites the 25-year-old shot stopper with ex-Melbourne Victory defender Williams, who joined Al-Qadsiah earlier this month.
It is Duncan's second stint overseas after he spent one-year of a two-year deal with Danish Superliga side, Randers FC in 2016.
Earlier, Jets boss Ernie Merrick described Duncan's exit as a big loss.
“I’m extremely disappointed to lose Jack, but he’s been offered an opportunity that he wants to pursue,” Merrick said.
“He’s a great team man and well-respected member of this club. His engagement with our fans and his contribution to the Newcastle community shouldn’t be overlooked.
“At his age and with his ability, I think Jack has the potential to go onto big things and I wish him the very best with the next step in his career.”
“I’m extremely disappointed to lose Jack, but he’s been offered an opportunity that he wants to pursue,” Merrick said.
“He’s a great team man and well-respected member of this club. His engagement with our fans and his contribution to the Newcastle community shouldn’t be overlooked.
“At his age and with his ability, I think Jack has the potential to go onto big things and I wish him the very best with the next step in his career.”
The shot-stopper made his senior debut for the Jets in 2011, appearing for the club on 51 occasions and was an integral part of the club's impressive 2017/18 campaign.
Duncan said while he has loved his time in Newcastle, the time was right to take the next step.
“I’ve grown as a player during my time in Newcastle, I’ve had some great times and worked with some fantastic people. This is a great opportunity to develop my career and one that I couldn’t pass up.”
“I’ve grown as a player during my time in Newcastle, I’ve had some great times and worked with some fantastic people. This is a great opportunity to develop my career and one that I couldn’t pass up.”
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