Adelaide block Lustica move to Brisbane

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Steven Lustica has sought to terminate his Adelaide United contract in a bid to join Brisbane Roar, with the Reds blocking the move.

Lustica, 22, signed for Adelaide on a one-year deal after leaving Croatian club Hajduk Split in September.

According to a statement released by Adelaide on Wednesday, the midfielder had verbally indicated his willingness to sign a one-year extension to his contract, and his agent had also communicated with the club via email to that effect.

Josep Gombau's side have announced they are unwilling to release Lustica, who may have to wait until his existing contract expires at the end of the season before being able to secure a switch.