Speedy defender Yoan Zouma spoke of his excitement at joining Barrow AFC ahead of this weekend’s Cumbrian derby at Carlisle.
The French centre-back completed a move to the Progression Solicitors Stadium today after his departure from Ian Evatt’s Bolton Wanderers.
The 22-year-old has been in Barrow boss David Dunn’s sights for some time and could be involved in Saturday’s trip to Brunton Park as AFC go in search of a first EFL victory.
Zouma is the younger brother of Chelsea star Kurt and admitted he is keen for action, having switched clubs after a 23-game campaign for Bolton in 2019/20.
“I’m really excited to be here and happy to be here,” he said.
“I’m fast - people say I’m very quick.
“I like to play football. I don’t really like long balls. I want to play football, get the ball, keep it. I like tackling as well. That’s how I am.”
Zouma also spoke of his excitement to be involved in the game at Carlisle - the first Football League clash between the two clubs for 56 years.
“It’s a local derby, and I’m excited to play quickly,” he added on the Bluebirds’ website.
“I can’t wait to start. The more quickly Saturday comes, the happier I will be.”
Zouma spent the last two seasons with Bolton but left the club last week.
Dunn admitted he had been keeping tabs on the player for a long time.
He said: “Yoan played in League One last year and he’s a player I have been aware of because I’ve watched him over the last couple of seasons.
“He has some really good attributes - he’s quick, he defends the space in behind really well and I feel like we have got another player in who is going to be really good for the future.”
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