West Ham are set to take a former Thai boxer on trial.
6'3" Polish defender Jose Hernani is due to join up with the club on Monday for a week's trial at Chadwell Heath.The 27-year-old - born in Brazil but granted Polish citizenship in 2008 through marriage - began his career as a fighter but decided instead to concentrate on his football.
Consequently a late starter, Hernani began his pro career with Brazilian club Gremio in 2002 before switching to Avai FC a year later. He moved to Europe in 2004 in order to join Polish outfit Gornik Zabrze.
After a season with the KSG, Hernani moved to current side Korona Kielce for whom he has made nearly 150 appearances in the Polish Premier League.
A popular figure at the club, Hernani was part of the team that narrowly avoided relegation last season with the club finishing 13th in the 16-team division.
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