It didn't take long for Wellington Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick to be impressed by New Zealand under-20 captain Luke Adams.
After one week's training with the Phoenix, Adams has been given a one-year professional contract, with the option of a second year.
He returned to New Zealand after a season with Derby County and will likely provide backup to skipper Andrew Durante and Ben Sigmund. He also fills one of the three under-age spots required in each A-League outfit.
He had been on trial along with fullbacks Dominik Traunmueller, who was previously a member of Bayern Munich's under-19 team and holds a New Zealand passport, and Josh South.
Merrick said the 19-year-old Adams was the type of player he wanted to give an opportunity to.