Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa.

Bogarde, 19, joins on loan until the end of the season and will wear the number 22 shirt which he wore for Rovers last season, when he made 17 appearances.

The Dutch U20 international was born in Rotterdam and began his career at Feyenoord.

Rovers’ manager Joey Barton said: “We are all delighted to have Lamy back in with us. He’s a talented player and, although on loan, he comes in already knowing us from the time he spent with us last season. This is a chance for him to really kick on and show his talent and, hopefully, we can reap the benefit of that this season.”