# Melbourne City FC player contract updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-city-fc-player-contract-updates > Updated: 2026-08-18T23:56:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Melbourne City FC has secured several key player commitments ahead of the 2026/27 A-League campaign. In July 2026, the club announced a one-year contract extension for 32-year-old forward Andrew Nabbout, who enters his seventh season with the team. Additionally, the club signed goalkeeper Macklin Freke to a two-year deal following his tenure at Brisbane Roar. By August 2026, New Zealand international Deven Jackson also re-signed with the club on a one-year contract. The versatile attacker and midfielder aims to build on a debut season that contributed to the club’s Premiership and Championship double. Later in August 2026, the club bolstered its squad by signing 31-year-old Danish midfielder Emiliano Marcondes from Norwich City. Marcondes, who brings experience from the English Championship and Denmark, joins other recent signings including Awer Mabil and Matheus Rossetto. This recruitment follows the release of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League season fixtures, which includes a women’s Matchweek 1 rematch between champions Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix scheduled for October 18 at Hnry Stadium. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: A-League announces 2026-27 fixtures and Melbourne City signing The 2026-27 A-League season fixtures are announced, featuring a women's grand final rematch between Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix and the signing of midfielder Emiliano Marcondes by Melbourne City. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deven-jackson-re-signs-with-melbourne-city-fc ### 2026-07-22: Melbourne City extends Nabbout, adds goalkeeper Macklin Freke Melbourne City extended forward Andrew Nabbout for one year and signed goalkeeper Macklin Freke to a two‑year contract, reinforcing the squad for the 2026/27 A‑League season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melbourne-city-extends-nabbout-adds-goalkeeper-macklin-freke --- Cite as: Melbourne City FC player contract updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/melbourne-city-fc-player-contract-updates