September 28, 2024

Jean Belehouan, who spent the summer on trial with AFC Wimbledon, has signed a short-term deal with League Two opponents Tranmere Rovers.

The right-back took part in pre-season games against Brentford B and Portsmouth.

Belehouan, 23, played for 50 minutes against League One side Pompey before being forced off with an injury.

It was his final appearance for the Dons.

The former Sheffield United defender has signed a short-term contract with Nigel Adikns’ Tranmere Rovers.

Tranmere Rovers are 23rd in League Two and face AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane on Saturday.

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Conor Robson, Joe Starbuck, and Jean Belehouan have all signed contracts after impressing in training at The Campus with their attitude and performances.

Robson, 20, has previously represented Stoke City at different junior levels and has featured for Rovers in pre-season.

Starbuck, 21, can play both right back and midfield and came through the Grimsby Town youth before playing two years with Sheffield United.

Belehouan, a left-sided defender, can play both centre-back and left-back and has previously played for Sheffield United’s junior team.

The 23-year-old Frenchman was a member of Manchester United’s academy as a kid and has made 23 senior appearances to far.

“After a period of training with us, the players have been given short-term contracts to try and impress further and also fight for a place with the team,” said interim Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins.

After a fantastic weekend that included a 3-1 win over West Ham, Liverpool FC’s focus now shifts to the EFL Cup, where they will face high-flying Championship side Leicester City in the third round. The Foxes easily defeated Burton and Tranmere (both 0-2) on their way to completing the first two rounds of the cup. Jürgen Klopp’s team enters the tournament in the third round and will be relieved to have a home tie.

 

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