It's a timely signing given Phoenix's current number one keeper Mark Paston played with a quad injury during Sunday's 2-0 victory over Vukovic's former club the Mariners. 

And with Phoenix reserve keeper Reece Crowther also injured, it opens the door for Vukovic, 25, to potentially play this weekend against Brisbane Roar. 

Vukovic had signed with Turkish club Konyaspor in the off-season but a messy contractual dispute - currently in the hands of FIFA - saw him leave Turkey under a cloud. 

The former Olyroo keeper begins training with the club on Tuesday.

The club later confirmed Vukovic's arrival and deal with Phoenix for the rest of the season.

“It’s great to have Danny onboard and he significantly boosts our goalkeeping stocks,” said Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert. 

 “The competition for the starting goalkeeper’s spot is obviously going to be quite intense now.

"We’ve got an in-form keeper from the World Cup in Mark Paston, an Australian international in Danny and an upcoming young keeper in Reece Crowther.

 “Danny’s not coming here content to be number two – he’ll be pushing for that starting spot.”

 Vukovic said he was excited by the prospect of playing regular football again.

“Phoenix are probably the strongest they’ve been since they came into the competition, so I’m hoping I can come in and strengthen the side further and play as many games as possible.

“We’ve got a few goalkeepers now all vying for one position, so it’ll be a good battle.”

He accepted he could cop a bit of stick if he displaced All Whites hero Paston from the Phoenix’s starting XI.

“He’s a national treasure now," admitted Vukovic. "It’ll be a tough challenge but I’m looking forward to it.

"We’re teammates now and the team comes first, so we’ll push each other hard and whoever plays will deserve it.”