Vidosic signed by Melbourne

Melbourne City have signed former Wellington Phoenix midfielder Dario Vidosic until the end of the 2018-19 Hyundai A-League campaign, with the option for a further season.

The 30-year-old’s first game will come against his former club on January 6.

He left the Phoenix after his father and assistant coach Rado Vidosic resigned.

Vidosic scored four goals, all from headers, during his 10 appearances for the Phoenix.

‘‘Melbourne City’s professional environment and the quality of the playing and coaching groups made this an easy decision for me,’’ Vidosic said.

‘‘I am looking forward to contributing to the club both on and off the field and to showing the City fans what I am capable of.’’

Vidosic has played 23 times for Australia during his career.

The bottom-place Phoenix, on the hunt to replace Vidosic and Gui Finkler, are being linked to Serbian winger Matija Ljujic.

The Phoenix declined to comment on the speculation but are in the market for at least one new player. An announcement is expected within the next week or so.

Ljujic was released by Lithuanian champions Zalgiris last month.

The 24-year-old debuted for Serbian club FK Teleoptik in 2010 and has made over 160 top-level appearances in Serbia and Lithuania.