Marco Rojas and the Wellington Phoenix have agreed to cut short his second stint at the club, with the remaining three months of his one-year contract terminated by mutual consent.
The skilful forward, who started his decorated professional career in Wellington in 2009, has been limited to seven appearances for the Nix in his return season, of which only two were starts.
Rojas still managed to provide reminders of his talent and he is second only to Hideki Ishige on the team’s assists tally this campaign.
An ankle injury sidelined him for nine matches from late December to mid-February and he has featured in just three games since.
Rojas was an unused substitute for the 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at Sky Stadium on Saturday, having been keenly involved in the Match For Good to raise funds and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand.
Phoenix director of football Shaun Gill has thanked Marco Rojas for his contribution to the club, on and off the pitch.
“We’re all disappointed we didn’t get to see the best of Marco in a Phoenix shirt,” Gill said.
“Injuries are an unfortunate part of football and they curtailed his involvement this season.
“Even though it’s been brief, it’s been great to see Marco back in Wellington where his football career began and we wish him all the best for the future.”
