Latics make eighth summer signing

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 14:45

Oldham Athletic manager Laurent Banide has made his eighth summer signing.

Benin International Desire Segbe Azankpo has penned a one-year-deal with an option for a further year.

The striker made 29 appearances for Slovak club, FK Senica last season, scoring six goals in the process.

Azankpo began his career at French side FC Metz, before he left to join AS Jeunesse d'Esch in Luxembourg.

The 26-year-old has represented Benin five times and was part of the Benin squad in the African Cup of Nations 2019.

Picture courtesy of Oldham Athletic.

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