Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers says new signing Noe Baba is desperate to get going with the First Division side.
The former Fulham and Birmingham City man is back in Ireland after a four-year spell in German football, and has signed a one-year deal with the Donegal outfit.
“Noe has been in with us for the last two weeks so we could assess him in person and for him to also have a look at us,” explained Rogers.
“He will bring us valuable experience in the middle of the park as we felt this was an area where we required a touch more steel and physical presence, so Noe will most certainly add this.
“At 26, he is a prime age with a vast amount of experience both in the UK and most recently in Germany so to have Noe commit to us and be part of a new era at Finn Park is fantastic news.
“We need to be proactive with him and increase his match fitness correctly and diligently, though he is eager to get going and is already a popular figure within the squad.
“I’m sure our fans will be right behind him and the rest of the boys on Friday night.”
Baba, a former Ireland underage prospect, played with Lupo-Martini, Fortuna Koln and KFC Uerdingen in Germany.
He also lined out for Castlebar Celtic, Macclesfield FC and Waterford.
Baba said: “I’m delighted to sign for Harps for the season. There is a real buzz around the club at the moment and once I met with Dave I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.
“The group of lads at the club have been brilliant in making me feel welcome, and we’re all looking to start putting points on the board and moving up the table.”
