Irish defender Daniel Cleary has joined Birmingham City's development squad following a successful trial spell with the club.
The 20-year-old centre-half joins on a permanent deal after formally leaving Liverpool at the end of June. He spent five years in their youth system.
The signing follows a successful trial period at the club, during which he played in three friendly fixtures for the Development Squad.
"Daniel will add a little bit of steel and defensive aggression to the team," said development squad coach Richard Beale.
"Obviously he's come from Liverpool where all the players can handle the ball well and we hope that Daniel can put it all together consistently for Birmingham City Football Club."
Cleary is a Republic of Ireland U21 international and had previously made the substitutes' bench for their first team side, but did not get any game time.
OFFICIAL: We're delighted to announce that Daniel Cleary has joined the Development Squad on a one-year deal. #BCFC pic.twitter.com/nRG8kDeLsR
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 27, 2016
Buzzing to get started at such a big club.Time to work hard now 🔵🔵🔵 âš½ï¸ @BCFC https://t.co/0bBZiyLifZ
— Daniel Cleary (@DanoCleary) July 27, 2016
