Sydney FC are facing the prospect of losing one of their fan favourites at the end of the season as Iraqi winger Ali Abbas contemplates a move away from Moore Park.

The 29-year-old left-sided player is off contract at the end of the season and is understood to be looking at offers to play abroad next season. After overcoming one of the most horrific injuries in A-League history, Abbas' season could be his last in a Sky Blues shirt.

Fairfax Media understands Abbas is looking to explore options abroad and has recently changed management as part of his ambitions. Abbas' agent contacted the club requesting information on whether he will be offered a new deal but Sydney FC have been reluctant to enter negotiations with any off-contract player before the end of the A-League season. Club sources told Fairfax Media they remain in the process of deciding their squad make-up for next season.

Abbas is one of up to 13 players understood to be coming off contract at the end of the season, including captain Alex Brosque, Senegalese international Jacques Faty, veteran goal keeper Ivan Necevski, striker Matt Simon and Young Socceroo Chris Naumoff.