The South American has been high on the Reds' recruiting list over the past year, and after initial contract negotiations fell through last April, Flores has now committed to joining the Hyundai A-League and 2008 AFC Champions League Finalists.

United Specialist Coach Carl Veart made a trip to South America early this year to meet with Flores and watch him in action and, the former Socceroos striker's appraisal of the 24 year old on his return to Australia was all positive.

Flores's move to Adelaide is subject to a medical and visa clearance, but Reds boss Aurelio Vidmar is confident of the clearances going through and having the talented attacking midfielder's services.

"We're hoping he brings a little bit of quality into our attacking third," Vidmar said. "He's certainly got the ability to do that, and Carl (Veart) was very impressed with him when he went over and saw him earlier this year.

"We tried to sign him then, but unfortunately due to his contract situation it was very difficult, but he has been very keen to come here since then, and we've stayed in contact so we're really pleased that it has happened now."

At this stage, presuming his medical and visa clearances are successful, United expects to have Flores available for the club's first match in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League 2010.

"It's not easy tracking players but we certainly feel he is that type of playmaker that every club needs," Vidmar said.

"He can score goals as well so he probably gets half a dozen per season, but he has also got a very good ability to bring players into the game.

"He has that vision to put the ball in the right spot, and I think he'll be a handy addition to our team."

Born and bred in Argentina, Flores came through the junior ranks at Union Santa Fe before joining first division side Newell's Old Boys at the age of 21, a club known for contributing a host of Argentina national players including Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Maradona and most recently Lionel Messi.

Known for his exceptional skills and ability to create chances, Flores has the ability to go past players and has a great shot.

Marcos FLORES
Full Name Marcos Abel Flores Benard
DOB 23 October 1985 (Reconquista, Argentina)
Age 24
Position Attacking Midfielder
Height 186cm
Weight 75kg

Club History
2009 Curico Unido (Chile)
2007/08 Union Santa Fe (Argentina)
2006/07 Newell's Old Boys de Rosario (Argentina)
2003-05 Union Santa Fe (Argentina)