Former Atletico Madrid youth Alberto Cabanyes set to join Galway United

First Division Galway United have confirmed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Cabanyes, subject to international clearance.

The Tribesmen have been busy in the off-season transfer window, signing seven new recruits up for 2020.

Cabanyes will be the eighth to join Alan Murphy’s squad – joining the likes of Shane Duggan and Michael Schlingermann in making the move to Éamonn Deacy Park.

Since playing his trade with Atletico Madrid as a youngster, the 26-year-old Spaniard has played with CD Leganes, AD Union Adarve, Arosa SC, CDF Tres Cantos and Italian club Spoltore Calcio.

Speaking to his club’s media team, Galway boss Murphy said he is excited work with his new recruit.

“Alberto is a player that comes to us with a huge pedigree, he's a really technical player that you can see has played at a high level.

“He's just one of those attacking players that seems to create time and space for themselves effortlessly,” he added.

“Alberto has relocated to Galway and he sees the club as a perfect fit to showcase his talents at the highest level in the country.

“We're hugely ambitious for him and we're looking forward to what Alberto can bring and we hope he can light up the League of Ireland.”