Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell have swooped to sign former Lille and Crystal Palace left-back Pape Souare.
The 33-year-old Senegal international has penned a six-month-deal at Fir Park after leaving Morecambe and becomes Stuart Kettlewell’s fourth signing of the summer.
“Left-back Pape Souare has joined Motherwell on a six-month contract, subject to international clearance,” confirmed a statement on their official website, adding: “Coming through the youth ranks at French side Lille OSC, Souaré broke through into the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France title-winning side in 2010-11 before taking a season on loan to continue his development with Stade de Reims in 2012.”
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Speaking on penning the deal, Soure, who will wear the number 77 shirt, said: “It’s great to be here,” adding: “I’m really excited to be a part of the group, who have been excellent with me so far. I want to impress from the off so I’m looking forward to getting my head down and getting started.”
His manager Kettlewell said: “Pape has played at a really high level and with that, comes experience,” adding: “It’s no secret that we need cover in the wide areas, so when the opportunity arose to get Pape on board, we jumped at it.”
Coming through the youth ranks at French side Lille OSC, Souare broke through into the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France title-winning side in 2010-11 before taking a season on loan to continue his development with Stade de Reims in 2012. He made his debut for the Lions of Teranga that season in a goalless draw with South Africa.
Souare has represented Senegal on 26 occasions across a six-year spell, including an incredible 2012 London Olympics campaign, which saw the then 22-year-old reach the quarter-finals stage against Mexico.