Wellington Phoenix look to have found their replacement for star striker Roy Krishna, signing former Celtic and Norwich City star Gary Hooper.
In a huge boost for the Phoenix, the 31-year-old was unveiled by the club on Thursday after signing a one-year deal.
While the Hyundai A-League transfer window officially closed on Tuesday night, Phoenix were able to secure Hooper due to the fact he was a free agent.
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Phoenix have been on the lookout for a prolific striker ever since the club lost record goal-scorer and Johnny Warren Medalist Roy Krishna at the end of last season.
And Hooper certainly has the resume to fill the Fijian’s boots, scoring regularly throughout his career.
It was at Scottish giants Celtic where the Harlow-born forward made his name, scoring 63 goals in 95 appearances in three seasons in Glasgow.
He moved to Norwich City and played in the Premier League with the Canaries, where he scored 18 goals in 64 matches, before moving on the Championship club Sheffield Wednesday.
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Hooper scored 43 goals in 82 games for the in an injury-plagued time at the Owls, before he was released at the end of last season.
It was reported that Hooper was to sign with Esteghlal in Iran, before the move fell through last week, allowing the Phoenix to swoop.
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