Tim Payne, a 32-year-old who played for Wellington Phoenix, will join Olimpia of Paraguay. Journalist Arturo Máximo Rubin revealed the deal, and it was confirmed by ESPN. Olimpia's management contacted the New Zealand club, and negotiations took place over the last few weeks. The transfer for the right-back was finalised a week ago. A one-and-a-half-year contract was signed last Sunday. Olimpia paid an undisclosed fee to Wellington Phoenix for the signing.

New Zealand defender Tim Payne, 32, has a verbal agreement to move from Wellington Phoenix to Olimpia in Paraguay. This development follows a social media story from the player this month. Payne, who has been with Wellington Phoenix since July 2019, has a contract that runs until June 2028. He has 53 caps and 3 goals for New Zealand and recorded 5 assists in 14 appearances during the 2025/2026 A-League Men season. His Transfermarkt market value is currently €350k.