New Zealand footballer Tim Payne, age 32, is reportedly set to transfer from Wellington Phoenix to Paraguayan club Olimpia following the World Cup. Payne recently gained viral fame, increasing attention surrounding the potential move. Olimpia qualified for the round of 16 in the Copa Sudamericana tournament. This placement positions them in a potential competitive bracket against prominent Argentinian teams River Plate and Boca Juniors. The transfer is pending finalization, but is expected to occur after Payne’s World Cup commitments. This move could see the newly popular player competing against some of South America’s biggest clubs.