Greek international Sokratis Papastathopoulos has joined us on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old arrives from Borussia Dortmund, where he won the German Cup in 2017. The hugely-experienced defender lists Werder Bremen, AC Milan, Genoa and AEK Athens among his previous clubs.
Sokratis, who will wear the No 5 shirt for us, also has vast experience on the international stage, making 79 appearances for Greece.
This deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
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