The signing of the Ethiopian-born Dutch flier on a two-year deal is seen as a statement of intent from Glory as it seeks to rebound from last season’s under-achieving campaign where it finished eighth.

Hersi, 31, is joined by former Australia player Richard Garcia, Republic of Ireland striker Andy Keogh, former Newcastle Jets captain Ruben Zadkovich, Diogo Ferreira from Brisbane Roar, midfielder Mitch Nichols on loan from Cerezo Osaka and ex-Socceroos defender Dino Djulbic in a revamped roster for the 2014-2015 campaign.

"One of my main reasons in coming here was that the club is intent on success and they have proved it with the signings they have made," said Hersi, who played in last season’s grand final loss for WSW as it went down 2-1 in extra time to Brisbane Roar.

"I want to play my part in putting the club back on the map and giving supporters the success they want. They said they would sign good players and they have done and there is still one spot remaining on the roster.

"I am just getting to know the boys and we are off next week for a 10-day tour to Malaysia where we will play some local sides. There is a buzz about this club right now."

Hersi, though, harbours some recriminations over his exit from Wanderers, declaring: “I could have stayed at Western Sydney but there was only a one-year offer there and that’s doesn't bring a player much security and is not a big reward for proving myself over two seasons with them.

"It's frustrating that four or five months after a contract is signed you have to talk to the club again about your next contract. That was the situation I was in there.

"They know I was a good player and who give everything on the field. They knew my character, how I approached the games and that should be enough to bring a two-year contract.

"It’s not about sitting back then and having a big cigar, it’s more about wanting recognition for what you achieve with a club.

"But that was not the way at Western Sydney – they think only about themselves. That's the past now and I am concentrating on the future now in Perth.

"This club gave me the opportunity to come and I thought why not? It’s all about them now.

"I want other teams to be saying in the new season, 'oh shit, I don’t want to come to Perth'."

Despite his reservations over his final parting with the Wanderers, Hersi, who also helped fire them to the 2012-2013 grand final in their debut season, has many fond recollections of his time at Pirtek Stadium.

The former Netherlands Under-21 player, who had stints with Ajax, NAC Breda, FC Twente and AEK Athens among others before coming to Australia, added: "From day one we were setting records for a new club and everything just fell into place.

"The players at that time, the coach (Tony Popovic), the location ... everything was just perfect.

"I didn’t want to move, but that's life and Perth is a new challenge for me.

"You can complain about the long distances we have to travel to play and how that makes it tough for the club but you can also look at this as an adventure and that's the way I see it."

Hersi, who had his first training session with his new club on Monday, continued: "I think we have a good mix of youngsters and more experienced players.

"I know there's expectation on me – but I have had that my whole football life, wherever I have played. This will be no different."