Cork City sign striker Djenairo Daniels ahead of crucial Waterford clash

DONE DEAL: Cork City have announced the signing of striker Djenairo Daniels. Pic credit: Cork City FC.

Cork City have announced the signing of striker Djenairo Daniels, just over an hour before they face Waterford at Turner's Cross.

The 23-year-old Dutch forward joins the club on a short-term deal until July having most recently played with Fram in Iceland.

Daniels previously played at youth level with PSV before having spells with clubs in Italy, Canada and Portugal and he goes straight into the City starting 11 for their crucial Munster derby clash against the Blues on Easter Monday.

“I am very pleased to be here," Danield told the club's official website.

"I played with Tein (Troost) and I am from the same neighbourhood as Malik (Dijksteel) and they both told me very positive things about the club.

“I am a physical player and I think my qualities will suit the league and suit the team. I trained with the team yesterday morning and I was made to feel very welcome. I could see it is a good group, with a lot of good players.

"I know the guys have had a difficult spell with so many injuries lately, but I think there is a lot of quality here and I want to play my part in helping the team to improve their position.”

City boss Tim Clancy added: “Since Keats suffered a long-term injury, we have been assessing our options and working hard to bring someone in.

"While we wanted to get someone in as soon as possible, it was important that we got the right player in, and I think Djenairo can be a good fit for us.

"We have obviously checked him out before he came over and we have now also seen him in training, and I think that he is a good addition for us.”