Hartlepool United Football Club are happy to announce the signing of Max Kouogun, penning a two-year deal at the Prestige Group Stadium, subject to approval.

The 28-year-old defender played a part in Scunthorpe United’s promotion-winning season, playing 47 games out of 48 and scoring three goals in the National League North.

Kouogun has National League experience from his spells at Harrogate, Wealdstone and York City, from which he also gained promotion from the National League North.

Hailing from Ireland, the half-Cameroonian started his career at UCD in the second tier of Irish football.

On signing, Kouogun said:

“I’m delighted to be here and I am raring to get going.

“I had a chat with the Gaffer [Simon Grayson], and he really sold the project and the Club to me.

“Obviously, the size of the Club played a big part, so I’m looking forward to playing in front of a big crowd.”

Pools boss Simon Grayson said:

“I’m delighted to have signed Max, he will add aggression, athleticism and extra competition to our defensive unit.

“He was part of a successful team last year, winning promotion to the National League, which shows he also has a winning mentality, which I’m trying to bring to the Football Club.”