Barry McNamee swaps Derry City for the champions Cork

Cork City have announced a major scoop in the signing of highly rated Derry City midfielder Barry McNamee.

The news will come a big blow to Derry City manager Kenny Shiels as McNamee has been in splendid form for the Candystripes in the season just finished.

“I am thrilled to get it done,” McNamee's told Cork City's official website.

“It was a tough season at Derry with everything that happened, so I took my time to think about everything, and I decided that this was the right move for me.

“I got ten goals in the league this season, which was my highest return so far and I am hoping to push on again next year.

“I want to score more and set up more. I want to be part of the team that has just won the league and I want to win more trophies.”

McNamee is an exciting player who will be warmly welcomed at Turners Cross, and he is looking forward to lining out at one the League’s most famous and best-attended venues.

“The way the fans fill Turner’s Cross, it’s hard to compare it with anywhere else in the league.

“It shows the passion in the city for the club and it is great to be a part of it. I have come down here because I want to win trophies.”

City boss John Caulfield added: “Barry is a fantastic, creative player. He is a perfect player to come into our team.

“He is energetic, has lots of experience and is coming into the prime of his career. He is another fantastic signing for us.

“He scores goals from midfield and he also creates a lot, he can open defences up and he is exactly the type of player we want to bring to the club.”