VERSATILE defender Cameron Evans has signed for Newport County AFC after a successful trial.
The 23-year-old Swansea City academy graduate has featured as a full-back in pre-season for Nelson Jardim’s side.
Evans has done enough to earn a two-year contract with the Exiles to become the 11th signing of a busy summer and will now aim to force his way into the matchday squad for the League Two opener at Cheltenham on August 10.
“I’m absolutely buzzing to get the deal over the line,” said the defender, who played centre-back for Taunton in National League South last season.
“I’ve been on trial over the last couple of weeks and got given a great opportunity, so I’m just really happy that I impressed enough to earn a contract. It’s a great group to be a part of and I can’t wait to get going.”
Evans is the younger brother of midfielder Jack, who was briefly with County in 2021.
He came through the ranks at Swansea as made his senior debut against Stevenage in the FA Cup three years ago.
The Wales Under-19s international had a loan spell with Waterford and then returned to the League of Ireland on a permanent deal after leaving the Swans.
After being a regular for Taunton in the last two season, Evans will now try to make the step up to the Football League.
He has been used predominantly as a right-back in pre-season but slotted in down the left in Tuesday’s friendly against Bristol City of the Championship.
County currently have Shane McLoughlin and novice Joe Thomas as specialist right-backs with summer signing Anthony Glennon the only out-and-out left-back currently on the books.
The Exiles travel to Kidderminster for a friendly on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 2pm) and then head to Hereford next weekend for their last tune-up.
