Rovers sign Godwin

10:45am Friday 25th July 2008

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TRANMERE Rovers have signed Liverpool Football Club defender Godwin Antwi on loan until January.

The 20-year old has been with Liverpool since 2005 when he joined from Spanish side Real Zaragoza after being spotted by Rafa Benitez’s then head scout, Paco Herrera.

Born in Kumasi, Ghana and holder of a Spanish passport, Antwi was part of Liverpool’s FA Youth Cup winning side in 2006. He has made more than 40 first team appearances during loan spells away from Liverpool.

He is the sixth signing of the summer following the arrival of Gareth Edds, Edrissa Sonko, George O’Callaghan, Bas Savage and Luke Waterfall at Prenton Park.

Manager Ronnie Moore said: “Godwin is a very talented young defender who we’ve been watching for some time. When I heard he had become available on loan I jumped at the chance of bringing him in to play right back.

“He has spent the last three seasons at Liverpool so has worked with some great coaches.

“He is comfortable on the ball, already has Football League experience from his time at Hartlepool and he will add quality, strength and pace to our defence. Hopefully we will be able to keep him beyond January.

“I’d like to thank Rafa Benitez and Liverpool Football Club for allowing him to come here. It is great that the two clubs are able to work together to help the career of a young player.”

Godwin added: “I’m very happy to be here, Tranmere is a good club and It will be a great experience for me.

“I’m looking forward to meeting my new team mates and some hard training ahead of the season.”

Godwin will be available for Tranmere’s pre-season friendlies at Prenton Park against Bolton on Tuesday, July 29 and Blackpool on Saturday, August 2.