Derry City sign Danny Lupano and Moussa Bakayoko

Premier Division Derry City have confirmed the double signing of Danny Lupano and Moussa Bakayoko.

Lupano joins the Candystripes on loan from Championship side Hull City, while Bakayoko arrives from Armenian side FC Shirak.

19-year-old Belgian Lupano has been part of the Tigers under-23 development squad, where he plays at central defence.

He joined Hull from Birmingham in the summer of 2019 and has been a regular feature of their development side

News of Bakayoko’s move to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium has also followed after the exciting forward has impressed in recent weeks on trial.

He signs a one-year deal with the club, having previously spent time at US des Clubs de Grand-Bassam (USCB) in the Ivory Coast, before moving to Morocco and signing for Raja Casablanca.

After 2 years with the Moroccan side, he moved to Armenia where he signed for FC Shirak where he played over 70 times for the club.

“We know we need a bit of competition in the squad, especially in the middle of our back four,” Declan Devine said on his new signings.  

“Eoin (Toal) and Ally (Gilchrist) have been absolutely great for us last season but it’s a new season and we need competition to drive it on.

“And we have a couple of options in the pipeline. Competition is healthy.”