Western Sydney Wanderers FC have today confirmed the signing of Tegan Bertolissio who joins the club on a two year deal.
The highly rated defender arrives in Western Sydney after making 54 Ninja A-League appearances for Canberra United across the past three seasons, establishing herself as one of the competition’s brightest young defensive talents.
Bertolissio spent her youth playing for Blacktown Spartans, Football NSW Institute and Macarthur Rams before stepping into the Ninja A-League as a teenager. She has continued her rapid rise on the international stage earning selection in Australia’s AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup squad, recently captaining the Young Matildas in a two match series against New Zealand and also receiving a senior Matildas train-on opportunity.
Western Sydney Wanderers Football Director Mal Impiombato welcomed Bertolissio to the club.
“Tegan has already shown tremendous maturity at Ninja A-League level and has earned recognition through the national team pathway. We believe our environment is the perfect place for her to continue developing while contributing immediately to our squad.”
“We’re committed to investing in talented young Australian players, and Tegan is someone who embodies the values and ambition we want at this football club.”
Head Coach Geoff Abrahams said Bertolissio’s arrival adds quality to the squad.
“For someone so young, she has already gained significant experience at Ninja A-League level and has shown she can compete consistently against quality opposition especially at such a young age.”
“We’re looking forward to helping her continue her development while giving her the platform to reach the next stage of her career.”
Bertolissio said she was excited to return to the area where she played youth football.
“The Wanderers feel like home to me. I grew up playing my youth football in Western Sydney, so coming back to represent this club is incredibly special. The history, the culture and, most importantly, the supporters make this club unique. The Wanderers fans are among the most passionate in Australia, and I can’t wait to pull on the jersey and give everything I have in front of them every week.”
