Melbourne Victory has confirmed that star midfielder Gui Finkler will leave the club at season's end to join the Wellington Phoenix.
"Gui has made the decision to take up a new opportunity at a different club, and that's the nature of the industry we're in," Victory coach Kevin Muscat said.
"Gui has been a strong contributor to Melbourne Victory over a number of years. We thank him for his service to Melbourne Victory and wish him well for the future."
The silky Brazilian netted 20 goals in 89 appearances for the club, since making his debut in 2012.
"It was obviously a difficult decision for me to leave such a great club like Melbourne Victory," Finkler said.
"I want to thank everyone at the club and the fans for their support over the last four seasons. I am very thankful for all the memories I've created at Victory.
"I am committed to contributing as best as I can to the team for the rest of the season."
Finkler's departure appeared imminent after he was reportedly devastated at being left out of the Victory's Asian Champions League squad.
Wellington will now possess one of the most potent attacking formations in recent memory in the A-League, with Roy Krishna, Roly Bonevacia, Kosta Barbarouses, Gui Finkler and Michael McGlinchey all linking up next season.
