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title: "Mile Jedinak linked with return to Australia"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
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published: "2018-11-24T20:44:06Z"
modified: "2018-11-24T20:44:06Z"
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# Mile Jedinak linked with return to Australia

Aston Villa’s Mile Jedinak has been linked with a return to Australia, with the midfielder’s contract set to expire at the end of the season.

According to [Reports Down Under](https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/mile-jedinak-in-discussions-to-sign-for-a-league-expansion-hopeful-20181123-p50hyr.html) potential Australian A-League team Macarthur-South West Sydney have entered negotiations with the midfielder to potentially sign him as their inaugural captain.

Jedinak has been a crucial part of the Villa midfield since joining from Crystal Palace for £6 million back in 2016.

![Clive Mason/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2018/11/962731918.jpg)

The Australian could leave Villa in January, with higher-ups at the club waiting on a decision by the league as to whether or not they will be granted a Licence.

The midfielder has struggled for first team football so far this season at Villa, and does not seemingly fit in Dean Smith’s plans.

The 34-year-old has close ties with Macarthur-South West Sydney, with former president of Sydney United, Sam Krslovic, among its directors. Jedinak made over 80 appearances for United, before moving to the A-League.