Goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis is returning to Australia, signing with Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.
Born in Sydney, Bouzanis moved to Liverpool at 16 and featured for the Reds’ U18s and reserve sides, which included a loan stint back to his hometown for Sydney FC.
He is also a former Greece and Australia youth international and had a stint at Aris FC in Greece before helping Western Sydney Wanderers lift their first ever trophy in 2016.
More recently he played for EFL Championship side Charlton Athletic, where he joins Roar from.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be signing for the Roar, being such a big and successful club in the A-League,” the 34-year-old told the A-Leagues.
Bouzanis also worked with Roar Head Coach Michael Valkanis during his time at Melbourne City prior to his arrival in Brisbane.
“To come back and hear the ambitions of the club from Zac and Kaz to Michael and the coaching staff was a big factor in my decision,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to giving 100 per cent every week and winning games of football.”
Valkanis had the following to say about his new goalkeeper: “Having previously worked with Dean, I am looking forward to seeing him back in the A-Leagues and playing for Brisbane Roar.”
“Dean is great with his feet and has strong ball distribution and along with his shot- stopping ability, will be invaluable for us in goals this season.
“He will also bring great experience, leadership and a winning mentality to the club.”
Bouzanis adds experience to the Roar’s goalkeeping stocks for season 25/26, joining on a one-year deal with an option to extend his time at the club a further season based on performance.
