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Calem Nieuwenhof joins Perth Glory on season-long loan from Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:29 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Calem Nieuwenhof joins Perth Glory on season-long loan from Hearts

Summary

Calem Nieuwenhof has returned to Australia, signing a season-long loan with Perth Glory from Hearts. The 25-year-old midfielder is seeking regular first-team football after limited appearances due to injury issues during his time in Scotland, where he made 29 appearances after joining Hearts in 2023. Perth Glory's football director has hailed the transfer as a significant addition, given Nieuwenhof's previous experience under the club's head coach. Nieuwenhof expressed enthusiasm about joining the team, citing the club's potential and aiming for a title challenge this season.

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By the Numbers

•Nieuwenhof makes a return to Australia for consistent play
•Hearts and Perth Glory finalize a season-long loan
•Glory aims to compete for A-League title with Nieuwenhof
•Perth Glory finished 10th in the last A-League season
•Nieuwenhof previously played under Glory's coaching staff

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8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Nieuwenhof leaves for Perth in search of games and glory

What they're saying

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Hearts midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof has returned to his native Australia in search of regular first-team football, with Perth Glory's football director describing the season-long loan as "a coup" for the A-League club. The 25-year-old joined Hearts in 2023 from Western Sydney Wanderers and made 29 appearances in his first season with the Scottish Premiership club. "Having worked with [head coach] Adam Griffiths and [assistant coach] Tomi Vidovic before, I know the high standards they set, which is a big reason I am so keen to join the club."
— Yahoo Sports

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