So according to the stuff article today, Scott Morris the former under 23 NZ goalkeeper, recently at Stoke is the replacement goalkeeper for Alex.
24 yr old Morris, good enough to push Woud, but you'd think likely this season's Auckland no 2, will get first chance post Paulsen to be the new no 1.
Saw a rumour Tzanev may have joined Auckland, but that would have tough on Woud, bringing in an older experienced guy, without an least giving Michael W first crack.
See that Mata is out of today's game. That reduce's the threat from FDV's crosses and long throws.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360684617/auckland-fc-v-melbourne-victory-all-you-need-know-about-first-leg-league-men-semifinal
"The way Michael has conducted himself and the way he’s handled himself, with Alex Paulsen coming in on loan has been exemplary across the whole group,” said McFLynn. “He’s been fantastic. His attitude’s been amazing. We told Michael it was going to be a one-year loan deal for Alex. We told Alex it was a one-year loan deal and he was going back after that. So culturally, we can’t go back on that now and we need to give Michael the opportunity, which he deserves. And with Alex, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with him day in and day out and helping him on his journey.”
From here: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-a-league-leaders-secure-majority-of-squad-for-next-season/