The Wellington Phoenix have signed a 30 year old Croatian to boost their experience in the midfield.
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Goran Paracki has signed a one year contract and will join the squad immediately.
Paracki has played nearly 200 first division games across a decade in his native Croatia and has represented Croatia at U19 level.
Phoenix coach Darji Kalezic. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Phoenix head coach Darije Kalezić said the defensive midfielder is an ideal fit for the squad he's building.
"Goran's natural position is holding midfielder," said Kalezić.
"He is hard-working, has a good mentality - a mentality that fits very well with the Australian and New Zealand league style."
"He comes from a very good professional environment, on the ball he's also a very technical player, which adds a lot of quality in the way that we want to play our football."
Paracki said he is excited about the new opportunity's in the A- League.
"I've played most of my life in Croatia. But Darije called me and told me about his background, his project here at Wellington."
"I signed for just one season, but I am hoping that I can make this a longer stay."
