Livingston have introduced the signing of goalkeeper Shamal George from Colchester United on a four-year deal.
The highly-rated 24-year-old was unveiled to the Lions trustworthy previous to their Premier Sports activities Cup conflict in opposition to Kelty Hearts this afternoon.
The previous Liverpool youth product is believed to have price the Tony Macaroni Enviornment outfit between £75-100k and can go into the squad for subsequent week's league opener at residence to Rangers.
Earlier within the day George, who was named United's Participant of the 12 months final season, took to social media to thank the membership and their followers as he departs the League Two outfit after two years.
He stated: "The time has now come to maneuver on. I'm actually going to overlook my teammates. I'll miss all the employees on the membership who've at all times handled me properly. I go away with my head held excessive, within the acknowledgement that I at all times gave my all and did my greatest in a Colu shirt."
Lions boss David Martindale instructed the membership's web site: "We're completely delighted to get this one over the road. We've got been monitoring Shamal for just a few months now and we have now lastly managed to agree a switch charge with Colchester and a 4-year contract with Shamal himself.
"It's totally uncommon that you will notice Livingston spend cash on a switch charge, however it exhibits you ways extremely we regard Shamal and the ambitions we have now for him personally.
“Shamal will are available and can put on the number one shirt for the forthcoming season. He’s at a very good age and has performed sufficient video games in senior soccer and carried out constantly properly to get our consideration. He has all of the attributes to kick on and actually give himself the perfect likelihood doable at enjoying at a prime, prime stage. I’m positive he's going to be a incredible addition to our squad.
“Enormous credit score should go to Chairman Robert Wilson and Chief Government John Ward for serving to to make the funds out there to make this switch occur. Traditionally, we’ve at all times been a promoting membership and that doesn’t change nonetheless, having the backing of the board to have the ability to go and spend cash on securing the companies of a participant to assist higher the squad is tremendously appreciated and I’ve little question that backing will likely be rewarded with Shamal’s inclusion within the squad.
“I wish to go on report thanking Colchester for his or her professionalism and understanding. I might additionally prefer to thank Shamal’s brokers who've been large in serving to get this one over the road. Lastly, I wish to thank Shamal himself as I do know he had way more profitable gives elsewhere however selected to proceed his growth with ourselves right here at Livingston.”
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