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Oxford United sign Liechtenstein goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel

Benji Buchel of Bournemouth during the Pre Season Friendly match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton
Image: Benjamin Buchel: Oxford move completed

Oxford United have signed Liechtenstein goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel until the end of the season, subject to a medical.

The 26-year-old stopper enjoyed a successful trial with the U's and impressed manager Michael Appleton enough to earn a contract at the Kassam Stadium.

The goalkeeper has nine caps for his country and had previously been at Premier League new boys Bournemouth but failed to make any appearances in a three-year stint on the south coast.

Appleton told the club's official website: "He's a good keeper who we've seen play for Bournemouth and been very impressed.

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"Sam Slocombe has done ever so well but we want him to be pushed all the way and bringing Benji into the club will certainly do that."

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