Former Germany youth international Polenz arrived in the country on Saturday and has started training with the Wanderers this week at Blacktown International Sportspark.

The 25-year-old is a German defender/midfielder and is the Wanderers 16th official signing as they prepare for their inaugural season in the A-League. 

Prior to his arrival in Australia, Polenz has played in Germany with Werder Bremen (2006-07), Alemannia Aachen (2007-10) and Union Berlin (2010-12). The German has also represented his country at junior level in both the U19 and U20 squads.

Polenz is delighted to be a foundation player at the Wanderers and is looking forward to being part of an exciting squad on the field, but also one that will focus heavily on community and fan engagement across the region.

“I’m happy to be here and happy to be a Wanderer,” Polenz said. “It is a big challenge for me, I need to look at what is happening around training and I’m very excited about the upcoming season.

“The football is different in Germany, I will have to adapt to the Australian way but am looking forward to taking on the challenge."

Jerome Polenz
Born: 07-Nov-86, Berlin, Germany
Main position: Defender/Midfielder
Height: 183cm / Weight: 73kg
Junior/youth clubs: Siemensstadt, Werder Bremen
Senior career: 2006–2007 Werder Bremen, 2007–2010 Alemannia Aachen, 2010–2012 Union Berlin
Representative honours: Germany Under-20, Under-19

Sydney United 58 will tomorrow night host the Wanderers in the club’s fourth official pre-season match. Details are as follows:

Who: Sydney United 58 v Western Sydney Wanderers FC
When: Wednesday, 22 August
Where: Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park
Time: 7.30pm (Gates Open at 6.15pm)
Admission: Adults - $15, Concession - $10, Children Under 16 – Free