SOCCEROO Rhys Williams has revealed that he’s likely to leave Middlesbrough at the end of the season and is eyeing an A-League future.

Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory have made contact with Williams, who’s just returned after missing the best part of two years with successive Achilles problems.

Williams, who is in Perth for his grandad’s funeral, is likely to sign a loan deal with a League One club when he returns to the UK next week.

The talented defender/midfielder admitted that it would be difficult leaving Premier League-bound Middlesbrough after 11 years, but said he was determined to prove he can return to his best.

“I’m really interested in coming back to Australia, it’s very firmly in my mind but I need concrete offers to consider it,’’ Williams said.

“I can’t sign now because I’ve played for two clubs (Middlesbrough and Charlton) but I’m assessing my options for next season.

“Being at the same club for 11-12 years, I think I need a fresh start and a new environment. In the UK I’ve been labelled injury prone.

“I just need to put a run of games together and people will realise I’m fit. People are iffy about me because I’ve been out for so long and I don’t blame them, so it’s up to me to get gametime.

“The Charlton thing didn’t go as planned but I got games and I’ll look for another loan.’’

Rhys Williams is interested in a move to the A-League. Source: Getty Images

Boro’s promotion hopes from the Championship mean manager Aitor Karanka doesn’t have the luxury of being able to ease Williams into the first-team, hence he’s encouraged him to seek another loan.

Williams, whose last Socceroos game was in November 2013, said a tough end was looming at a club he’s captained.

“They’ve got the best defence in the league and they’re top so I don’t expect to force my way in,’’ he said.

Rhys Williams with Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Limited

“What I’ve done previously has got nothing to do with getting back in.

“My contract is up, Boro has got an option to extend, but they’re happy for me to have a fresh start.

“I’m a bit disappointed how it’s going to end, if it does end but I think it’s time for me to find another manager who’ll show faith in me.

“Aussie managers know me and they way I play, it might take me a couple of weeks to find my feet, but I’m confident of pushing forward.’’