Wellington Phoenix will press ahead with plans to sign a new import striker after last season’s top goal-scorer Tomer Hemed informed the club he would not be re-signing. However, the club confirmed on Saturday afternoon that Hemed would be moving on following the expiration of his initial one-year contract after they were unable to come to an agreement on a new deal. Sky Sport Israeli striker Tomer Hemed's double rescued a point for Wellington Phoenix. READ MORE:* All Whites defender James McGarry re-signs with Wellington Phoenix* Wellington Phoenix bid farewell to 'sensational' skipper Ulises Davila* Wellington Phoenix rue poor start after finishing one point short of finals seriesHemed became the first player in club history to score in five consecutive games after netting in each of their final five games as the Phoenix finished the season riding a club-record 11-game unbeaten run. Hemed has already been linked with a move to rival A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers.

Source: Stuff July 10, 2021 00:32 UTC