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# A New Chapter: Joshua Cavallo, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, moves from Australia to UK
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/a-new-chapter-joshua-cavallo-one-of-footballs-most-prominent-lgbtq-advocates-moves-from-australia-to-uk/
- Published: 2025-07-07T15:20:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-07T15:20:55.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Sport

**Joshua Cavallo**, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, has moved from Australia to the UK following the end of his contract with **Adelaide United**.

Cavallo, 25, rose to international prominence in 2021 when he became the first openly gay male footballer actively playing in a top-flight league. His courage and visibility have since made him a global symbol of inclusion in sport. After four years with Adelaide United, Cavallo is now preparing for a new chapter in his career, with sources confirming he is finalising a deal with a European club - widely believed to be in the UK.

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Though the specific club has not yet been officially named, Cavallo’s move is being hailed as a significant moment for both football and LGBTQ+ representation in sport. His new management agency, **Wax Talent** \- a UK-based LGBTQ+ talent agency - is reportedly guiding the transition, signalling a strategic and symbolic relocation to a more prominent European stage.

Cavallo’s time at Adelaide was marked by both triumph and challenge. While injuries and limited playing time affected his on-field contributions in recent seasons, his off-field impact was profound. Adelaide United praised him as “more than just a footballer,” crediting him with helping to foster a more inclusive culture within the club and the broader A-League community.

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In a farewell message, Cavallo expressed gratitude for his time in Australia: "It’s not goodbye forever but now, it’s time to leave the nest with my fiancé by my side.  
  
"Football and life have taken me further than I ever imagined, and new opportunities have led to a new life waiting for us across the world.   
  
"I never imagined that living my truth would unlock doors from the pitch to every corner of my personal life."