Wednesday 7 June 2017 14:03, UK
Gillingham have signed defender Gabriel Zakuani on a one-year deal.
Zakuani heads to Priestfield after failing to agree a new contract at Northampton.
The 31-year-old started his career at Leyton Orient before joining Fulham in a B#1million deal in the summer of 2006 and also had spells with Stoke, Peterborough and Greek side Kalloni.
"I am delighted to have joined Gillingham. As soon as I met the manager and (director of football) Peter Taylor I felt it was the right place to continue my career and I can't wait to get going," Zakuani said on the club's official website.
"The management have made some great signings already and I will do my best to help push the club up the League One table."
Gills head coach Ady Pennock feels Zakuani's arrival will offer strength in depth to a squad which only just stayed up last season.
He said: "I am really pleased to get Gabriel on board. Naturally he was attracting interest from other clubs, but I'm delighted he has committed his future to us for the forthcoming season.
"Along with Alex (Lacey) and Luke (O'Neill) he will provide stern competition for places in defence, and we very much look forward to working with him."
