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BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
Toure signs for Ballymena after leaving Glenavon
Ballymena United have completed the signing of right-back David Toure after the defender's recent departure from 20-year-old joins the Sky Blues following the conclusion of his contract with the Mourneview Park joined Glenavon from Shelbourne in the January window at the start of 2024 and impressed during an 18-month spell in mid manager Jim Ervin said: "David is a quality signing and an exceptional talent."He's young, energetic, enthusiastic and has a big future ahead of him. He's another who sets out the standards we're trying to create."Toure commented: "From the outside looking in I could see this was a squad that's improving and it was a no brainer really. I spoke to a few lads already here and they love it. "I've had a good season and a half in the league and have a good grasp of it. The club made a good start to last season but it's about maintaining that and pushing on and the top six has to be what we're aiming for at least."Toure is the sixth addition to the Braidmen's squad ahead of the start of the new Irish Premiership campaign in has also acquired the services of new arrivals Matthew Clarke, Ryan McNickle, Declan Breen, Jack O'Reilly and Daire O'Connor.
Belfast Telegraph
16 hours ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Ballymena United sign highly-rated Glenavon fullback: ‘He's an exceptional talent'
Glenavon have lost talented defender David Toure to fellow Sports Direct Premiership club Ballymena United. The Sky Blues fought off interested from several other clubs – including Scottish sides – to snap up the full-back.
