Pompey swoop for Cameroon midfielder

Portsmouth have signed Valery Mezague from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old Cameroon international was at Fratton Park last night to discuss personal terms and could make his debut against Crystal Palace on September 11.

The deal for the midfielder was completed after an transfer fee was agreed with the French club’s president.

“He is a really strong young midfield player and will add strength in that department,” Redknapp told the official club website, www.pompeyfc.co.uk

“He will be competition to the middle where we will start to look strong when I have Amdy Faye and Aliou Cisse available again. I’m very happy to have him.”