Livingston have announced their second new arrival of the summer transfer window with the signing of Liberian international midfielder Mo Sangare.
The 24-year-old has seven international caps to his name along with two goals - including a stunning 25-yard last minute equaliser against South Africa. He spent last season in League One at Accrington Stanley and came through the Newcastle United youth ranks.
He becomes the club's second signing with centre-back Michael Devlin having also put pen to paper on a deal with the Lions earlier in the summer.
Livi gaffer David Martindale believes the new signing could be the ideal replacement for Stephane Omeonga, who departed at the end of last season. He commented: "I'm delighted to get Mo over the line. He comes from playing a decent level at League One in England and has international experience also.
"He was a late starter to football and has made remarkable progression in that short space of time. We lost Stephane Omeonga and I felt it was important we replaced that energy and tenacity in the midfield area and for me, Mo certainly ticks that box."
He added: "As well as that defensive midfield desire, Mo has also played a number of games at both left-back and left centre-back so offers a bit of versatility to the team. I'm really looking forward to working with him and trying to develop Mo's game which in turn will have a knock on effect in terms of the squad progression.
"He comes in and he will definitely improve the squad."
Sangare has signed a two-year deal with the club having an option of a third.
The Lions were back in pre-season training on Sunday as they gear up for their Viaplay Cup opener away to Brechin City on July 15. They host Queen of the South in a friendly on Saturday before taking on Alloa Athletic on Tuesday night.
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