The Costa Rican World Cup player and one-time A-League player of the year was recently released after five seasons with Melbourne Victory.

In that time the 30-year-old won many admirers with his vision, passing and ability to score spectacular goals.

But with the arrival of A-League super-coach Ange Postecoglou, the playmaker was deemed surplus to requirements.

There was talk of the midfield creator switching to another A-League club and speculation of a move to the Thai Premier League.

But Prayag United, based in Calcutta, West Bengal and who play in the Indian Premier League, have seemingly won the race for Hernandez’s signature and are set to unveil him towards the end of this month.