Wellington Phoenix Sign Oscar Cornejo And Mirjan Pavlovic

Wellington Phoenix has confirmed the signing of Argentine midfielder Oscar Roberto Cornejo and rising Australian striker Mirjan Pavlovic.

Both players impressed Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert and his coaching staff during trial stints in Wellington.

Pavlovic, a 21-year-old striker who has previously played in the A-League with the Newcastle Jets, is seen by the Phoenix as a player with massive potential.

Cornejo is a 27-year-old attacking midfielder who has previously played top-flight club football in his home country of Argentina as well as Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru.

The one-year deals for Toto and Pavlovic takes the Phoenix’s squad to 19 players. The Phoenix must have at least 20 players signed by the August 4 deadline.

Indonesian international striker Bambang Pamungkas arrives in Wellington this weekend to begin a trial with the Phoenix.