CORK CITY have snapped up Cliftonville goalkeeper David Odumosu as a replacement for the now departed Tein Troost.
Dutch man Troost has returned to parent club NAC Brenda after a loan spell which left City with just one senior goalkeeper, Conor Brann, on their books.
But boss Ger Nash has moved quickly as he snapped up former Ireland Under-21 squad member Odumosu for an undisclosed free.
Nash said: “First and foremost, he wants to be here, he has made that really clear in my conversations with him so far, and that is really important for me and for the club.
“He is 24, which is still very young for a goalkeeper, but he has a lot of experience, both in this league and in the north.
“That experience is a real positive for us and is something we were looking for.”
Dundalk man Odumosu started his career with his hometown club but first made his name at Drogheda United helping them to promotion in 2020 and then say up in 2021.
He joined St Patrick’s Athletic the following season but his opportunities were limited in his first season and he lost his place early the following year after the Saints started poorly.
Odumosu then joined Cliftonville in July 2023 on loan before making the move permanent in 2024 where he became a regular for the Irish League giants helping them to successive European qualifications.
Odumosu said: “I have had some really good conversations with the manager, and I am excited to be part of his plans for the second half of the season.
“Obviously, we have a massive challenge ahead of us but it is one I am looking forward to playing my part in. I can’t wait to get started.”
The goalkeeper will go straight into the City squad for tomorrow’s clash with Shelbourne if international clearance comes through on time.
He is Nash’s fourth signing of the July transfer window following the recruitment of Fiacre Kelleher, Rory Feely and Charlie Lutz.
