Auckland FC's Alex Paulsen. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz
Former Phoenix and Auckland FC goalkeeper Alex Paulsen is on the move again.
His English Premier League club AFC Bournemouth have confirmed that Paulsen has completed a season-long loan move to Polish outfit Lechia Gdansk for the 2025/26 campaign.
The 23-year-old New Zealand international joined the Cherries from the Phoenix in 2024, before heading on loan to fellow A-League outfit, Auckland FC.
Paulsen's impressed throughout the 2024/25 A-League season and played a crucial role in Auckland FC's run to the Premiership.
They were beaten by Melbourne Victory in the Finals Series.
Paulsen picked up the club's Players' Player of the Season award and kept 14 clean sheets in 28 league appearances.
The New Zealand international will now link up with Lechia Gdansk who compete in Poland's top division.
Auckland FC this month signed former All Whites keeper Oli Sail to compete with Michael Woud for the starting spot.
