Adelaide snare Dutchman Slory

Adelaide United have announced their second major signing in a week with former Dutch international Andwele Slory joining the club.

After unveiling Uruguay midfielder Francisco Usucar last week, Adelaide confirmed Slory has also signed on as a guest player with both eligible to play in the Reds’ January 2 clash against Brisbane Roar and both a possibility to extend their stay beyond the current season.

Slory spent three years at Dutch giants Feyenoord where he made 50 appearances and scored seven goals.

He was also capped twice for the national team.

Adelaide coach Rini Coolen, a former coach at FC Twente, said he was surprised the 28-year-old had not been signed by a bigger club.

“We were looking for an extra attacker who can play as a winger and bring some speed into the game, also someone with experience and that’s what Slory has,” Coolen said.

“I know him from when he played in Holland, he was playing with one of the best clubs in Holland, Feyenoord, and he also played a few games for the national team.”

“In a normal situation he would probably sign for a bigger club, but we tried to convince him to come over here, and that’s fantastic that he’s taken that decision and I think he’s a person that can help us.”

After leaving Feyenoord, Slory endured two unsuccessful stints with West Brom in the English Premier League and then Levski Sofia in Bulgaria.

“He wasn’t feeling happy, he wants to have fun again, wants to play football and that gave us the opportunity to get him,” Coolen said.

“He wanted to start working with a Dutch coach again and get a good feeling back that he has lost in the last couple of months.”