Cape Town City have strengthened their defensive ranks after officially announcing the signing of Greek defender Giannis Potouridis.

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The 27-year-old defender has been without a club since parting ways with Greek outfit OFI Crete before signing a deal with the Citizens.

| Cape Town City is delighted to announce the signing of Greek Defender Giannis Potouridis. The left footed, 27 year old is highly experienced and joins the Citizens to strengthen the defensive ranks.#iamCityFC#WelcomeGiannis pic.twitter.com/nnGQLgSQ66

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) October 28, 2019

The Greece-born defender will now compete with the likes of Taariq Fielies, Kouassi Kouadja, and Keanu Cupido for a place in Benni McCarthy’s backline.

Over the course of his career, Potouridis has scored one goal and assisted a further five from 196 appearances across all competitions playing for Olympiacos Piraeus, AO Platanias, Novara Calcio 1908, Panthrakikos Komotini, AE Larisa, Miedz Legnica and OFI Crete.

Giannis Signs For Team Blue #WelcomeGiannis#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/T76znPWIdg

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) October 28, 2019