The Newcastle Jets have had absolutely no luck when it comes to recruiting South American players. They were the sentiments of CEO John Tsatsimas when speaking of the departing Edmundo Zura.

"It wasn't easy dealing with Ecuador. We finally get them and he decides to leave," Tsatsimas said told the Daily Telegraph.

"Communication was hard for him and he has been unsettled for some time. He wanted to go home. He'd arranged his own flights. We've had no luck with South American players."