Walsall sign Airdrieonians defender Hancock
Walsall have signed versatile defender Mason Hancock from Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians on an initial two-year contract.The 22-year-old can play at left wing-back and full-back and began his career with Fulham before moving to Scotland and joining Aberdeen ahead of the 2021-22 season.Hancock made four senior appearances for The Dons in the Scottish League Cup before having loan spells with Stirling Albion and Arbroath.In two seasons with Airdrieonians, Hancock played 66 games and scored eight goals.His deal with the League Two Saddlers includes an option for a further year.
"He's someone I've been watching for a long time," head coach Mat Sadler said., external"He's done really well up in the Scottish Championship in the last couple of seasons."He'll add some power and athleticism on that left hand side and comes with really good pedigree for that quality left foot he has."Hancock is the third defender to arrive at Walsall in the summer transfer window following Courtney Clarke from Eastbourne Borough and Harrison Burke from Chester.
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