Port Vale sign Gauci on loan from Aston Villa
Joe Gauci was named in the PFA A-League Team of the Season in 2022-23
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Port Vale have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Joe Gauci on a season-long loan.
Gauci, 25, has made two starts for Villa in the Carabao Cup since joining from A-League outfit Adelaide United in February 2024, following spells with Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City.
The 6ft 4in Australia international spent the second half of last season on loan at League One rivals Barnsley and is the Valiants' ninth signing of the summer.
"He's another player with experience of first-team and international football that will provide strong competition in the goalkeeping department here at Vale Park," Vale manager Darren Moore told the club website., external
"He will be welcomed straight in to the group and we're all looking forward to working with him this season."