Indonesian footballer Bambang Pamungkas will trial for the Wellington Phoenix this season.
Pamungkas, known as ‘Bam Bam’ replaces English triallist Chris Shuker who has returned to England due to personal reasons.
The 30-year-old has an impressive international and club record, notching up 36 goals for Indonesia in 72 matches and 192 at club level in 258 appearances.
To meet Football Federation Australia requirements the Phoenix need to sign at least three players by Sunday to make a squad of 20.
The Phoenix are on the brink of signing Argentinean Roberto Cornejo and Croatian-born Australian Mirjan Pavlovic.
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