Matildas midfielder Alex Chidiac says that laying down roots at Melbourne Victoryand signing a two-and-a-half-year deal was a “no-brainer” decision after some challenging times abroad, saying that that there is a perception gap between the A-League Women’s quality and many of its overseas rivals.

Chidiac, 24, returned for her third stint at the Jeff Hopkins-coached Victory on Saturday, coming off the bench in a 2-0 loss to the Western Sydney Wanderers hours after her deal tying her to the club until the end of the 2025-26 season was confirmed. Read More