Hartlepool United Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of Jermaine Francis from League Two side Barnet for an undisclosed fee. The forward spent the majority of the 2024-25 National League season on loan at Braintree in between brief cameos for the champions, playing 34 league games overall.

Francis scored eight goals in the National League – one against Pools for Braintree at the Cressing Road Stadium. The 23-year-old has represented Grenada at international level 15 times, making his debut in September 2023.

On signing, Francis said:

“I am really happy to have signed here and look forward to a positive season, and hopefully giving the fans something to get excited about”.

Manager, Simon Grayson said:

“I’m really pleased to have beaten off competition to sign Jermaine. He’s a versatile young player who we feel will only improve and also add a different dimension to the squad, with being able to play in any attacking role. Last season he had a really successful spell at Braintree as well as representing the Grenada National Team, so we’re delighted to have him on board.”