Tom Heward-Belle departs Western United for Japan move

Western United can confirm it has reached an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Tom Heward-Belle to J2 League club Montedio Yamagata, effective immediately.

The 27-year-old joined United from Sydney FC last season and made 22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men appearances, playing a further four matches in the Australia Cup.

Across the 2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League campaign, Heward-Belle had a number of quality performances and was voted the Fans’ Player of the Season at the WUFC Gala last year.

Ahead of his departure, Heward-Belle reflected on his time at Ironbark Fields and looked back with gratitude.

“It was an honour to be part of an historic period at Western United and I am grateful for the opportunities this Club gave me in the past two seasons,” he said.

“I would like to thank the coaches, staff, my teammates and the fans for making this a special place to be at. I wish the Club every success in the future, and I know the boys will be rewarded for all the hard work they put in every single day.”

Western United General Manager of Football Mal Impiombato thanked Heward-Belle for his time at the Club.

“On behalf of everyone at Western United, I would like to thank Tom for his contribution to our Club and wish him all the very best in the future,” he said.

“Tom has been a fantastic member of our squad both on and off the park and we look forward to watching on from afar as he continues his footballing journey.”

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