Perth Glory FC can confirm it has by mutual agreement, terminated the contract of 26-year old midfielder Mitch Nichols to allow the player to return early to his base in Japan.

Nichols arrived at Perth in the pre-season on loan, from Cerezo Osaka.

He made 14 appearances for Glory, ten of which he started.

Nichols played a starring role for the team before suffering a hamstring injury on the eve of the FFA Cup Final in December.

He last played for Perth Glory in the team's 3-2 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 23.

Meantime Glory will host Sydney FC this Friday night in what's expected to be a tough grudge match at nib Stadium.

Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online here.