Walsall complete signing of wing-back Vincent Harper
Walsall have completed the signing of defender Vincent Harper on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year.
Harper, who predominantly plays as a left wing-back, has spent the past two seasons with Exeter City in League One.
The 24-year-old played 65 times for the Grecians - registering three goals and three assists during his stint at St James Park.
He began his career at Bristol City where he had loan spells at Gloucester City, Weston-super-Mare and Bath City.
After leaving Ashton Gate in 2021, Harper moved to Chippenham Town, but departed for National League outfit Eastleigh just a month later.
Harper spent two seasons with the Spitfires and scored four times during the 2022-23 season, as he earned a permanent switch to Exeter.
“I’m buzzing,” Harper said. “I’m happy to finally get it all sorted and I’m looking forward to getting started.
“Speaking to the gaffer and what he’s got planned sold it to me and playing here at the start of last season, I liked the vibe and the atmosphere so when it came about I wanted to get involved straightaway.
“I’m energetic, I like to defend and I like to attack. I’m nice and dynamic and I like to have fun on the pitch.
“I want to do the best I can and help the team win games.”
The Kenyan-born full-back becomes the Saddlers' fourth signing of the summer transfer window, after the arrivals of Courtney Clarke, Harrison Burke and Mason Hancock.
Boss Mat Sadler added: “Vincent is a very explosive wing-back with a very athletic profile.
“He’s quick, likes to get at his man but he’s a very good one-v-one defender as well.
“He comes to us on the back of a lot of games in League One last season for Exeter so it’s a very important signing for us.
“He’s someone we’ve worked on for quite some
Elsewhere, Chelsea under-21s will join Walsall in Southern Group C alongside Northampton Town and Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy.
