GALWAY UNITED HAVE announced the signing of striker Frantz Pierrot, subject to a work permit, with the Haitian international set for a League of Ireland return.
The news comes after the transfer deadline passed at 11pm last night.
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Galway United are delighted to announce the signing of Striker Frantz Pierrot, subject to a work permit 🇱🇻
Pierrot previously represented Drogheda United and Athlone Town on these shores.
The 26-year-old pitched up in the Midlands in 2023 after starting his senior career in America’s lower leagues. He scored 22 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions and was named in the First Division Team of the Year, before moving to Premier Division side Drogheda.
Pierrot helped the Drogs win their first FAI Cup in 19 years, scoring 11 goals in all competitions.
He has since had spells in Bosnia (Velež Mostar) and Israel (Bnei Yehuda) and is now set to return to the League of Ireland with Galway United ahead of their home Connacht derby against Sligo Rovers on Friday.
John Caulfield’s side have one point from their opening two games of the season, and sit eighth in the table.
Meanwhile, double champions Shamrock Rovers have added Wigan Athletic striker Maleace Asamoah to their ranks on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old spent some time on loan with Waterford, scoring six goals in 17 games, before joining Wigan in August 2024. He is the son of former professional and Ghanaian international Derek Asamoah.
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“Maleace has been a target of ours for some time,” said Rovers boss Stephen Bradley. “Some weeks back, it looked like it was on, then it was off, but we’re delighted we got it done yesterday. We were working right up to the deadline to make sure the loan went through, so I am delighted that we got it done.
“Maleace is currently suspended. He was sent off with Wigan over the weekend, I’m not sure whether it’s two or three games suspension and that carries over to here. But like Tunmise (Sobowale), he’s ready to go. He’s halfway through a season and has been involved in games, so Maleace is definitely ready to go.”
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Galway United sign FAI Cup winner Pierrot; Shamrock Rovers welcome Asamoah
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GALWAY UNITED HAVE announced the signing of striker Frantz Pierrot, subject to a work permit, with the Haitian international set for a League of Ireland return.
The news comes after the transfer deadline passed at 11pm last night.
Pierrot previously represented Drogheda United and Athlone Town on these shores.
The 26-year-old pitched up in the Midlands in 2023 after starting his senior career in America’s lower leagues. He scored 22 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions and was named in the First Division Team of the Year, before moving to Premier Division side Drogheda.
Pierrot helped the Drogs win their first FAI Cup in 19 years, scoring 11 goals in all competitions.
He has since had spells in Bosnia (Velež Mostar) and Israel (Bnei Yehuda) and is now set to return to the League of Ireland with Galway United ahead of their home Connacht derby against Sligo Rovers on Friday.
John Caulfield’s side have one point from their opening two games of the season, and sit eighth in the table.
Meanwhile, double champions Shamrock Rovers have added Wigan Athletic striker Maleace Asamoah to their ranks on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old spent some time on loan with Waterford, scoring six goals in 17 games, before joining Wigan in August 2024. He is the son of former professional and Ghanaian international Derek Asamoah.
“Maleace has been a target of ours for some time,” said Rovers boss Stephen Bradley. “Some weeks back, it looked like it was on, then it was off, but we’re delighted we got it done yesterday. We were working right up to the deadline to make sure the loan went through, so I am delighted that we got it done.
“Maleace is currently suspended. He was sent off with Wigan over the weekend, I’m not sure whether it’s two or three games suspension and that carries over to here. But like Tunmise (Sobowale), he’s ready to go. He’s halfway through a season and has been involved in games, so Maleace is definitely ready to go.”
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