Gillingham signs former Southampton defender Samuel Tabares

Gillingham has signed Samuel Tabares, a former defender with Southampton. The 19-year-old joins the League Two club after leaving Southampton earlier this summer, where he had spent two years. Tabares had worked with Gillingham during a trial in recent weeks before agreeing to terms. Although he has yet to make a senior professional appearance, he did play for Fulham Under-21s in an EFL Trophy match in August 2024. The club has not disclosed the details of Tabares' contract.

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