A-League newcomers Western United have won the battle to sign the leagues's record goalscorer Besart Berisha.

The former Melbourne Victory star arrived back in Australia late this week, met with Western officials and inked a deal on Friday.

Berisha made his name in this country with Brisbane Roar and then Melbourne Victory, becoming the most potent striker in A-League history and winning four grand finals along the way.

Big game specialist Besart Berisha. Credit:AAP

There was interest from several other A-League teams, including Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix, but the Albanian and Kosovan international opted for the start up club rather than the established entities.