Melbourne Victory can confirm that A-League Men’s Head Coach Patrick Kisnorbo has departed the Club to pursue an overseas opportunity.

Kisnorbo joined the Club in June 2024. Since taking the reins he has delivered an Australia Cup Final berth and started the A-Leagues season strongly with the men’s team currently sitting 3rd on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder.

Chairman, John Dovaston, noted that “We are disappointed to see Patrick depart the Club so early in his expected journey with us, however Patrick has advised us that this is an opportunity he wanted to take for his own development as a coach,” said Dovaston.

Current Senior Assistant Coach, Arthur Diles, will step in and lead our A-League Men’s side, bringing a sense of stability and continuity to the playing squad.

Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie said “We thank Patrick for his service and wish him all the best. As our attention turns to the rest of the season, we know Arthur is in an excellent position to further build on the strong foundations established as we ultimately strive for silverware. Arthur has a deep understanding of the team’s dynamics and is well-equipped to ensure stability, maintain focus and provide leadership as the team moves forward.”

Diles is firmly focussed on his first outing as Head Coach this Saturday night against Melbourne City along with the busy run of fixtures over the New Year period to follow.