Gillingham sign Eli King and Zech Obiero on deadline day

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Gillingham sign Eli King and Zech Obiero on deadline day
Summary

Gillingham finalized two midfield signings on the final day of the transfer window. The club acquired 23-year-old Eli King from Cardiff City on a permanent contract for an undisclosed fee. King, a Cardiff academy graduate, brings experience from previous loan spells at Stevenage, Ross County, Morecambe, and Crewe. Additionally, Gillingham secured 21-year-old Zech Obiero on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient. Obiero joins the squad to bolster midfield options alongside King. The moves were completed as part of a busy deadline day for the Gillingham roster. King expressed readiness to integrate into the team and stated he is capable of playing as a six or an eight.

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  • Gillingham signed Eli King from Cardiff City on a permanent deal
  • Eli King is a 23-year-old midfielder and Cardiff academy product
  • Zech Obiero joined Gillingham on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient
  • Obiero is a 21-year-old midfielder
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  • 11:29 PMYahoo SportsGills sign King from Cardiff and Orient's Obiero
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Gillingham have signed midfielder Eli King from Cardiff City on a permament deal for an undisclosed fee.

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