TRIALIST E BECOMES SIGNING NO.10

05/08/2022

Basile Zottos has today joined following a successful trial period at the club.  The former Sheffield Wednesday starlet was a regular in their U23’s last season. Still only 19 years old and an ambition to play full time professional football Zottos felt we were the right club to help his development.

Zottos has been on trial with a number of professional and National League level clubs this pre-season but these have not offered the talented wide man any deal.

We are delighted to sign Basile, he will add pace, flair and creativity to our team. Basile is a player that enjoys being on the ball, creating and scoring goals.

Joint-manager Jas Colliver said “I’ve watched this lad at U23 level, he can take players on, create opportunities and score important goals. He’s a player that we all need to be patient with, this is his first experience of mens football, I’m glad he has chosen us ahead of stiff competition from teams in the league above.

He’s enjoyed his short time with us particularly the game against Liversedge when he had a feel of what our club is about and our unreal support. Basile is another wide man he will add value and further competition for places barring no issues with the paperwork he will be available to play in our FA Cup game Vs New Mills”.

Everyone who saw ‘Trialist E’ was exciting and could see what he had to offer.

Basile said “I remember playing against Ossett United last pre-season for Sheffield Wednesday, it seems a great club. I just want to get out there now and play, I’m excited for the season ahead after the disappointment of being released in the summer. I have been at Wednesday since U15’s so this is all new to me but a challenge I’m up for. I love the ball at my feet and making things happen”.

Welcome aboard Basile.