Carlton appear set to be saying farewell to a second fan favourite, just a day after it was confirmed that Tom De Koning would be leaving the Blues for St Kilda.
At his exit interview on Tuesday, Jack Silvagni reportedly told the club that he would be playing his football elsewhere in 2026 and beyond, although he is yet to nominate a club, according to Channel Seven's Mitch Cleary.
Jack Silvagni told Carlton today he’s leaving as an unrestricted free agent but is yet to nominate a club@7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) August 26, 2025
Carlton confirmed the defender's decision on Tuesday, who explained his decision on the club's website.
“Whilst the decision was not easy to leave the football club, I felt the time was right to explore another opportunity," Silvagni said.
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"I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at the Club for their support during my time there, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity this Club has given me and my family."
Like De Koning, Silvagni's future has become a major discussion point in recent months, with arch rival Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs aggressively pursuing the 27-year-old.
In late July, Collingwood coach Craig McRae had confirmed he had met with Silvagni.
It's believed Silvagni is weighing up offers worth around $650,000 a season over four years from both clubs.
Silvagni is a third generation Blue, with his father Stephen playing 312 games for the club from 1985-2001, and his grandfather Sergio playing 239 from 1958-1971.
Jack himself has played 128 games for Carlton, continuing his family’s famous legacy at the club.
But Silvagni was absent in the Blues' side for the last two months of the season, after he sustained a groin injury in a round 16 loss to Port Adelaide.
The Blues may also need to brace for superstar forward Charlie Curnow potentially requesting a trade, after it was revealed he was expected to voice some concerns with the club at his exit interview.
Albeit, Curnow has maintained throughout the season he will remain at Ikon Park into next year, a position he has not backed down from in recent days.
Charlie Curnow departs Ikon Park today adamant that he will pull on the Navy Blue in 2026.
— Xander McGuire (@XanderMcGuire7) August 26, 2025
Reiterated his stance from a few weeks ago and that he’s said all he needs to say. His exit meeting is in the coming days.
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