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French winger Gime Toure has become Paul Hartley’s eighth signing since returning to Cove Rangers less than a month ago.

The twenty-eight year old Frenchman, who can operate as a winger or striker, began his career with Brest and played for three other clubs in his homeland before moving to England in 2017.

He had spells at Macclesfield, Fylde and Sutton United before joining Hartlepool United where he finished the 2019-20 campaign as top scorer with thirteen goals. That earned Gime a move to Carlisle United and he spent the first half of this season with National League side Yeovil Town who he left by mutual consent in December.

Gime is a player who has been on the manager’s radar for some time:

“We saw him when we were down south, he was actually recommended to us, but for a variety of reasons it didn’t happen.

“Gime’s attack-minded, plays off either side, but mainly off the left, and he’s got goals in him. He’s skilful and direct, has a good presence, and we could certainly play him through the middle if we want to go down that route. He’s another very good option for us.”

The Frenchman says he is excited about the move, and is relishing the challenge:

“It is going to be my first time in Scotland, a new experience, and I’m looking forward to it. I have a number of friends who have played here and I have heard some really good things about Scottish football.

“I know Joe Cardle, we played together at Fylde, and I spoke with him on the phone yesterday. He told me good things about the club and the atmosphere here.

“I have spoken with the manager and he has been very welcoming. He seems to be a really focused person and he knows what he’s doing; I think I can get along very well with him. He knows what I can do, I can play anywhere along the front line, and I hope I can help the team.

“I like to test myself, I don’t like to be in a comfort zone, and so as soon as I heard the manager was interested in me, I made some calls, and I heard some positive things. Then, it was an easy decision to take on this new challenge.”

Gime will wear the number twenty seven shirt.

A deal has been agreed until the summer subject to international clearance being granted. If that comes through in time, Gime will be in the squad for tomorrow’s meeting with Partick Thistle.

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