Hoffman returns to Newcastle Jets

Newcastle Jets confirmed that Olyroos defender and local Novocastrian Jason Hoffman has returned to the club on a one-season deal.

Jason Hoffman in action for Melbourne City. (AAP) Source: AAP

Hoffman mutually termined his contract with Melbourne City on Thursday and has now officially sealed his shift back to the Hunter.

The 26 year-old was part of Newcastle's 2008 A-League Championship winning squad and scored a vital goal for the Jets in the 2009 AFC Champions League group stage.

The winger turned fullback is full delighted to be with the Jets again.

"I am extremely proud and humbled to be given the opportunity to represent my home town, and be part of what’s going to be an exciting rebuilding phase of the Newcastle Jets," Hoffman said.

"The new direction of the club looks like it’s the right one – everyone is excited around the club and the buzz is something that is infectious.

"I want to be a big part of the rebuilding phase and I want to try and help make a cultural difference at the club so we can be successful for the people of Newcastle.

"As a footballer I think I have matured over the last five years, and obviously fullback is a position that I have played the last few years at City."

"I feel very much at home there and I feel like I can give a lot to the team, to the club, and to the people of Newcastle in that position."

Newcastle coach Scott Miller believes that Hoffman will add depth and experience to his squad.

"Everyone that I have spoken to about Jason Hoffman has confirmed that he is a fantastic professional," Miller said.

"In fact, I received phone calls from a number of players, including Damien Duff who I worked with at Fulham and who Jason played with at Melbourne City, recommending that we take a look at recruiting Jason."

"Truth is we were well down the path of signing Jason when Damien called, but it was certainly nice to receive feedback from someone of Damien’s calibre that Jason would be a great addition to the Jets."