Socceroo John Aloisi is set to join his brother Ross Aloisi at the Wellington Phoenix according to reports after the league's newest franchise beat Adelaide United to his signature.
Aloisi had been discussed by United coach Aurelio Vidmar as a short term replacement for the injured Olyroo Bruce Djite who suffered an ankle injury against Perth Glory in Round 7.
Adelaide United CEO Michael Petrille has however confirmed that the World Cup Socceroo and 2005 penalty shooutout hero against Uruguay would not be joining the Reds."It's highly unlikely, we're talking about a short-term contract and bringing a guy out from overseas. We're more looking at a defender (for Mike Valkanis)," Petrillo told The Adelaide Advertiser.
The move would see Aloisi make history as it will represent the first time he and his brother Ross have played together in the same team, with the Phoenix set to offer the former Alaves and Osasuna man a long term contract.Aloisi is currently out of contract after leaving Alaves and had been linked with Sydney FC and Queensland Roar prior to the start of season three of the A-League.
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