Meyer is the second player from Down Under signed up by the club over the years, apart from bringing along the experience of being part of two-time A-League champion side Brisbane Roar. Last season, Pune FC signed on-loan striker Boima Karpeh in 2013.
Meyer, who signed under the Asian quota, joins Douhou Pierre (Ivory Coast) and recently signed Raul Fabiani (Spain) and Calum Angus (England) as the four overseas players in the Pune FC squad.
"We are very happy to have signed James. He is a versatile
Meyer, who completed formalities at the club on Monday, said he was looking ahead for the new challenge.
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"I am up for it. First and foremost I would like to help the team be successful. Personal goals are secondary, but I would like to score as many goals as possible," he said.
Meyer, who is comfortable playing on either wing or in attack, began his career at Brisbane City FC as a youngster in the 2005-06 season.
Known for his pace and versatility to adapt to various positions, he officially joined Brisbane Roar ahead of their A-League campaign in June 2010.
In his three years at Brisbane Roar, Meyer won the A-League title in his first season while also helping his team to a runners-up position in the following season. Also known for his ability to score goals from distance, he notched up 6 league goals in 21 league appearances.