Sydney FC player Alessandro Del Piero says goodbye ... but for the last time? Source: MAL FAIRCLOUGH / AFP
HEARTBROKEN Sydney FC will now turn its attentions to the future after its season was cruelly ended by a 92nd minute winner by Gui Finkler.
The Sky Blues pushed Melbourne Victory all the way at Etihad Stadium last night and coach Frank Farina said his side "deserved better" after creating enough chances in the second half to have won the game.
But it didn't win - and now Farina and marquee star Alessandro Del Piero will await talks regarding next season.
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Del Piero, 39, is out of contract after two stunning seasons in Sydney.
But he put the ball back in Sydney's court last night by saying in a post-match interview that he wants to play on in 2014-15.
Farina said he had not yet spoken to the Italian about his future, but expected a quick resolution either way.
"We don't know yet," Farina said.
"He's been fantastic for Australian football both on the field and off the field, and for Sydney, as a city and as a club, he's been wonderful. But we've got to respect and see what he wants to do with his career and future.
Sydney FC captain and marquee Alessandro Del Piero hugs the travelling fans. Source: AFP
"The football club will always move forward, irrespective of whether one player stays or goes. Nothing is built around one person or one individual.
"Discussions have to be had. I think it will be relatively quick now in terms of discussions and a decision, but that's up to Alessandro with what he's thinking. I think he's most probably going to need a bit of time after this game to settle his head."
Have we seen Alessandro Del Piero for the last time in the A-League? Source: News Corp Australia
It has long been suggested that Sydney had to finish in the top four for Farina to trigger a clause in his contract that would see him coach on next season.
But Farina last night denied he was now an uncontracted coach.
"It's a decision that's not in my hands," he said.
"I still do have a contract by the way. I do actually (have a contract for next season) but that's to be discussed.
"It's a big club, a big city ... there are big expectations and the last few years have been pretty lean, but I think we've made progress, positive progress, contrary to what some people may think."
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