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Walsall sign defender David Okagbue on season-long loan

Walsall have completed the signing of David Okagbue on a season-long loan from Championship side Stoke City.

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The 19-year-old defender was part of their first team squad during pre-season and has also been an unused substitute during the Potter's current campaign.

Okagbue enjoyed a successful loan spell with Oldham Athletic last season and scored his first senior goal with the Latics in a 2-2 draw with Scunthorpe United last October.

"It’s a great move for me,” said the talented centre-back.

"I am looking forward to getting men’s football under my belt again, this time in the Football League.

"I am a strong, aggressive and commanding centre back and I want to play as many games as I can, help the team win games and finish as high as possible."

Okagbue becomes Walsall's 11th signing of the window.