Russo re-signs: Goalkeeper Andre Russo re-signs for Essendon Royals ahead of 2025 season

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce goalkeeper Andre Russo has re-signed for the senior men’s side ahead of the 2025 season.

Russo returns for a third consecutive year at the club, having arrived in 2022 during the Royals’ first campaign in VPL2.

The goalkeeper has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the league over the last couple of seasons, particularly in the 2024 campaign where he made a number of important saves to help Essendon secure a top-four finish.

His standout performance came against 2024 VPL2 Champions FC Melbourne Serbija on the final day, where he saved a penalty and made crucial stops in the Royals’ 3-0 win at Kevin Bartlett Reserve.

Russo is the sixth player to re-sign ahead of the new season, joining club captain Graham Kelly, VPL2 Golden Boot winner Jordan Adeyemi, Dean Clarke, Brad Norton and Will Thomason.