Brechin City have bolstered their squad for the Highland League run-in with the signing of French defender Aubrel Koutsimouka.
Centre-back Koutsimouka, 21, has arrived on a free transfer following his release from French side Stade Brest 29 B.
Brechin boss Andy Kirk has signed Koutsimouka after he impressed during a short training stint.
“He’s a player that has been recommended to us,” Kirk told Brechin Ciy’s website.
“He’s been at Brentford B team which is a good calibre, is 6ft1, very athletic and can play anywhere on the left side of defence.
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Manager Andy Kirk has bolstered his defensive options with the addition of 21 year-old Frenchman Aubrel Koutsimouka on a deal until the end of the season.
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“We’re looking forward to getting him on the pitch and seeing what he can do for us.
“Aubrel will hopefully make a big impact between now and the end of the season.”
Aubrel Koutsimouka impressed at Brentford
He also spent two years at Brentford’s under-23s after earning rave reviews for his tough-tackling style.
He netted four goals in 18 games in his debut season in Brentford’s B team in 2019/20.
Two of those efforts came in a friendly against Chinese side Beijing Renhe.
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But he was released by the English Premier League side in 2021 and returned to France.
Now, after a year back home, he’s joined City in their bid to win a place back in the SPFL.
Brechin are in the midst of a 30-game unbeaten run in the league.
They are battling it out with Buckie Thistle for the title and the chance to return to the SPFL via the pyramid play-offs.
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