Defender (yes, you read that right!) Joy Mukena has become Yeovil Town’s second new signing of the day.
The 26-year-old has joined from League Two side Crawley Town on a contract until the summer of 2027.
He has made just four appearances for the Red Devils this season with all his minutes coming in cup competitions and fills a void in the Glovers’ defensive ranks left by the exit of Morgan Williams last week.
Announcing the second signing of the day following the arrival on loan of Cardiff City youngster Troy Perrett, Yeovil boss Billy Rowley said: “Joy brings good experience for his age and has been part of successful teams. He’s someone we feel will add competition and depth to the squad, and we’re pleased to bring him to Yeovil Town.”
In the same statement, the former Watford academy product said: “I’m really pleased to be joining Yeovil Town. It’s a club with a strong identity and ambition, and I’m looking forward to getting started, working hard, and contributing to what the group is trying to build.”
He was part of the Crawley side which won promotion through the League Two play-offs in the 2023-24 season, playing 18 times that season.
He made a further 25 appearances last season in League One before a “freak training ground injury” ruled him out from last January. He was awarded a new contract last summer, but has not featured for Crawley in League Two this season.