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  • The Western Sydney Wanderers today confirmed the signing of two more foreign imports, with Italian Iacopo La Rocca and Dutchman Youssouf Hersi agreeing to terms with the club for season 2012/13.

     

    La Rocca arrived in the country a fortnight ago on a trial with the Wanderers and has impressed Coach Tony Popovic enough to earn a contract.

     

    The 28-year-old will add to an already strong defensive structure and brings with him a large amount of experience from playing in both Italy and Switzerland.

     

    Before his arrival in Australia, La Rocca spent his professional career playing seven seasons in the Italian leagues across five clubs and the past five seasons in Switzerland across two clubs.

     

    Hersi also arrived in Australia a fortnight ago and adds a wealth of experience to the Wanderers squad.

     

    The 30-year-old has represented the Dutch Under 21 side and played 12 years professionally, 10 years in his homeland of the Netherlands as well as one year in Greece and one in Cyprus.

     

    The diminutive midfielder is a busy player who loves being heavily involved in all areas on the pitch.

     

    Coach Tony Popovic is delighted to have both experienced men as part of the Wanderers squad.

     

    “I’m excited about what these guys will bring to our squad,†Popovic said. “They are both experienced players who have spent a number of years in different parts of the world so they will definitely bring a different style to our team but will definitely fit in with what we are wanting to achieve.

     

    “Iacopo will add to our defensive area of the pitch and will relish the opportunity to work with guys like Michael (Beauchamp) and Nikolai (Topor-Stanley) whilst Youssouf will add a lot of speed and skill to our midfield which will benefit our squad.â€

    Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets

     

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    Date and Time: 15 September 2012 - 02:00 PM

     

    Round: Pre-Season

     

    Competition: Pre-Season Friendly

     

    Location: Broadmeadow, Newcastle

     

    Stadium: Wanderers Stadium

     

    Notes: This match is for Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers members only. There is no entry charge. For those without a membership pack, print out something that proves your membership of either club.

     

     

     

    Click here to view the record



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