Charlie Barnett goes to Tranmere

9:20am Friday 1st August 2008

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TRANMERE Rovers have signed midfielder Charlie Barnett on a one-year contract.

The 19-year-old has come through the Liverpool Football Club Academy and was a member of their FA Youth Cup winning side in 2006.

He has been on trial at Tranmere since the beginning of pre-season and his performances in midfield have impressed coaching staff and supporters.

His arrival follows on from the loan signing of Liverpool defender Godwin Antwi and a pre-season friendly between the two clubs earlier in July.

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

Manager Ronnie Moore said: “This is a brilliant signing for the Club and it’s one I’m very excited about. Charlie has done really well in pre-season with us.

“He has all the Liverpool traditions – he’s got great touch, vision and technique. He’ll bring a touch of artistry to the side and I’m sure he’ll go a long way in the game, hopefully with Tranmere.

“It’s nice to see the growing links between Tranmere and Liverpool. The friendly against them was a great day for football on Merseyside and we’ve since signed two of their players.

“It’s a good opportunity for any Wirral based Liverpool supporters to come to Prenton Park and watch some of their talented youngsters in action for Tranmere.”

Charlie added: “I’m really happy to have signed. I just want to get started now and play some games.

“I’ve enjoyed my time here so far, the lads have been great with me and the coaching staff have helped me settle in.”

Charlie will be available for Tranmere’s pre-season friendly at Prenton Park against Blackpool on Saturday, August 2.