Western Sydney Wanderers have split with a batch of players including Alou Kuol, Josh Brilliante and Kosta Barbarouses. The trio, along with Bulgarian Bozhidar Kraev, Phillip Cancar, Jacob Farrell and Ruon Tongyik, have been told they won’t be offered fresh contracts. New Zealand international Barbarouses, who is currently at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the All Whites, leaves the Wanderers after one season at the club, making 28 appearances and scoring 11 goals across all competitions. Barbarouses joined the Wanderers from Wellington Phoenix ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and made a strong impact in attack, contributing important goals and bringing valuable experience to the squad throughout the season. The club's decision to release these players may be seen as a strategic move to rebuild the squad. And with the new season approaching, the Wanderers will be looking to make some key signings to strengthen their team. But for now, the focus is on the players who are leaving, including Barbarouses who has been an important part of the team. So what's next for the Wanderers? The club will be looking to announce some new signings in the coming weeks. The Wanderers' fans will be eager to see who the new players will be and how they will fit into the team. The club's manager will be working hard to ensure the team is ready for the new season. With the squad changes, the Wanderers will be looking to improve their performance and make a strong start to the season.