Northampton signs midfielder Lee Evans on a one-year deal

Northampton Town has secured midfielder Lee Evans on a one-year contract. The 32-year-old has previously played for Newport County, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Ipswich Town, and Portsmouth, earning multiple promotions throughout his career. Most recently, he departed Bradford City following their defeat in the League One play-off semi-finals. Manager Chris Hogg praised Evans as a leader and stabilizing presence in the dressing room. Evans marks Northampton's eighth signing this summer, coinciding with news of a consortium, including Alexandre Pato, seeking to acquire a majority stake in the club.

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