Australian defender Aaron Calver is back in the A-League signing with Auckland FC for the upcoming season.

Belgian midfielder Louis Verstraete has departed Auckland FC as an A-League Champion after two campaigns that saw him help lift both the Premiers Plate and Champions Trophy.

Auckland FC have confirmed winger Marlee Francois has departed the club following the expiration of his contract and the new salary cap takes effect on the side.

All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss will come back from the FIFA World Cup duty to a new A-League team.