Is this the end for Berisha?

Besart Berisha may have played his last A-League game after parting ways with Western United.

The best striker in the history of the competition is searching for a new club and hasn’t ruled out returning overseas.

In 236 A-League appearances for Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory and United, Berisha has scored 142 goals.

Last season was the leanest of his nine-year A-League career, with the Albania and Kosovo international scoring by his lofty standards a meagre total of seven goals in 23 appearances.

With Berisha’s United contact having expired, the club’s new coach John Aloisi made the decision not to offer the veteran attacker – who turns 36 on Thursday week – a new deal.

“Thank you Western United football club for those amazing two seasons!” Berisha posted on social media.

“It was a pleasure playing and scoring goals for you. I’d like to give a very special thank you to my teammates. It was great playing together with you.”

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Apart from his gluttony of goals, Berisha has also won two Golden Boots, four titles – two each with the Roar and the Victory – as well an FFA Cup with the Victory in 2015.

It’s understood more than one A-League club has expressed an interest in Berisha’s services, but the Roar isn’t among them.

However, Adelaide United coach Carl Veart hasn’t ruled out making a play for Berisha following Socceroo striker Tomi Juric’s move to Macarthur FC.

“Bes’s record speaks for itself, and we’re on the search for a No.9,” Veart said.

After spending time holidaying on the Gold Coast with his family, Berisha has returned to Melbourne and is training by himself.

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