Former Republic of Ireland forward Andy Keogh has departed Perth Glory and is set to sign a two-year contract with a club in Saudi Arabia. 

The 33-year-old is Perth's record goalscorer in the A-League, netting 55 times in 122 appearances, including 15 last season.

Keogh's place as the first-choice striker at Perth has been in doubt since they signed Bruno Fornaroli from Melbourne City, though he was expected to stay in Western Australia until the winter transfer window.

Manager Tony Popovic also left the Dubliner on the bench for their A-League Grand Final defeat to Sydney.

The former Leeds and Wolves player had signed a one-year contract extension in Perth in May, reportedly earning $300,000 dollars a year, but Perth are expected to allow him to leave on a free transfer.

"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in Perth where my family have settled," Keogh told Back Page Football.

"I wanted to see out my playing days at Perth Glory but unfortunately things haven’t worked out this offseason and I have been given a great opportunity in Saudi Arabia.

"I want to thank to fans for their support over the past five years, they were brilliant through the good and the bad times.

"I also want to thank Glory’s owner Tony Sage who I have the utmost respect for given all he does for the club.

"I don’t want to play for another club in the A-League or have to sit out a season due to being out of favour.

"Of course I would be open to a return to Glory in the future, I’ve loved playing here in front of the fans and my aim was always to leave a legacy."