International Defender Joins Swans

Last updated : 01 September 2009 By Sam
The Swans have signed the 23-year-old centre-back on a three month contract having gained a work permit for the player from the British government.

"I am absolutely ecstatic to get my chance here and I can't wait to get going," Abu Bakr told the club's official website.

"The move happened quite quickly, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge.

"I have been at the club on two separate occasions on trial, the first back in 2007 and again last season.

"This time I hope that I can impress over the next three months until Christmas and land myself a longer deal."

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