Luke Browne signed for League Two outfit Notts County on Wednesday, as County look to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the season.
Browne, who joined Notts from Premier League outfit Crystal Palace, will wear number 23 in his time at the club.
Now, with the move complete, the defender could bring a number of things with him to the club.
In the official club unveiling of Browne, Notts County Director of Football Richard Montague said: “The club has been monitoring Luke for a couple of years now and believe he’s been one of the best defenders in Premier League 2 over that time.
He still has a lot of development ahead of him but has all the natural attributes you look for in a defender and significant potential to improve over the coming years.”
With this in mind, and at just 20 years old, the Irishman will be entering his first spell with a professional English side with County.
Meanwhile, having impressed in Premier League 2 this season, this move to Notts County can offer the opportunity to improve on his current ability and to fulfill his potential.
Playing a 3-1-4-2 system, County require three centre-backs at all times on the field.
With this in mind, the addition of Browne to the squad (adding to the five centre-backs already at the club) provides additional depth, meaning that the side are covered should injuries occur in the position.
Furthermore, given his quality with the Crystal Palace Under-21s, it can be argued that the addition of Browne provides depth that can benefit the squad.
With this signing being permanent, the argument can be made that County are looking towards the future as they look to build a squad that can be consistent.
Browne becomes Notts’ first signing of the window, and at just 20 and having signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club, Notts County could look towards the defender as somehow who can be at the club for a number of years.