06-07-2024, 09:17
Walsall have made their fifth summer signing by completing the signing of Stoke City loan defender David Okagbue on a more permanent basis.
Okagbue, 20, who made 35 appearances on loan from the Championship club, has now signed a two-year contract.
He follows Stoke keeper Tommy Simkin, who signed on a season's loan on Wednesday.
“I am absolutely buzzing to be back,” said Okagbue. “I love the club, I love everything about it. It’s a great group and the staff were really good with me. It was a really easy decision for me.
"As soon as you know you are wanted somewhere, I wanted to come here and I had it in my head the whole time. It took a while but we got there.”
Walsall, who finished 11th in League Two last season, have also re-signed striker Josh Gordon and midfielder Charlie Lakin from Burton Albion, as well as AFC Fylde full-back Connor Barrett.
Okagbue, 20, who made 35 appearances on loan from the Championship club, has now signed a two-year contract.
He follows Stoke keeper Tommy Simkin, who signed on a season's loan on Wednesday.
“I am absolutely buzzing to be back,” said Okagbue. “I love the club, I love everything about it. It’s a great group and the staff were really good with me. It was a really easy decision for me.
"As soon as you know you are wanted somewhere, I wanted to come here and I had it in my head the whole time. It took a while but we got there.”
Walsall, who finished 11th in League Two last season, have also re-signed striker Josh Gordon and midfielder Charlie Lakin from Burton Albion, as well as AFC Fylde full-back Connor Barrett.
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