Barnet have signed ex-Millwall custodian Joe Wright on a free transfer. Wright, 24, joins the League Two club after leaving Eastbourne Borough, where he helped them finish third in the National League South and advance to the play-off semi-finals last season.

He came through Millwall’s academy and had loan spells at non-league clubs Cray Wanderers and Bath City.

He also spent time on loan at League Two Salford City before moving to Irish club Galway United in January 2024 and then Eastbourne last summer.

Wright told the club website, external: “My key strength is shot-stopping, and I like to be quite demanding – my communication is normally quite good when playing.

” Wright is the second custodian Barnet has signed this season, following the acquisition of Owen Evans from Cheltenham Town.

Barnet manager Dean Brennan stated, “Joe completes our goalkeeping department.” He gained valuable experience at Eastbourne last season and did exceptionally well.

“He has impressed us in pre-season and deserves his opportunity in the EFL with us.” The length of Wright’s contract is unknown.

The club has now made a total of 13 signings ahead of their first season back in the Football League since 2017-2018. They were promoted to League Two after winning the National League championship last season.

Barnet start their League Two campaign against Fleetwood Town on Saturday, after hosting Newport County in the Carabao Cup preliminary round tonight (Tuesday 19:30 BST).

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