Barnsley has signed Jubril Okedina, a 25-year-old Malawian defender, on a one-year deal with an option for another year.

He joins the team immediately after playing for Bohemian FC in the League of Ireland and has over 100 appearances with Cambridge United, mostly in Sky Bet League One.

Okedina brings important defensive skills as the EFL season starts. He has played 138 times for Cambridge and began his career at Tottenham Hotspur.

After signing, Okedina said he knows League One well and wants to use his experience to help the team succeed.

Head Coach Daniel Stendel said he is happy to welcome Okedina to strengthen the defence and that he has fit in quickly after training with the team.