CLARKE Oduor has pledged to bring excitement to Valley Parade after becoming City’s first capture of the summer.

The Kenya international, who can operate as a left winger, wing-back or full back, has signed a three-year deal after being released by Barnsley.

The 23-year-old began at the Leeds academy before moving to Oakwell in 2019, making 57 appearances.

He scored one goal for the Tykes but it was a huge one - a stoppage-time winner at Brentford that kept them in the Championship in 2020.

Oduor had a loan spell in League Two last season and played 14 times for Hartlepool, netting once against Swindon in October.

He returned to Barnsley after Christmas but did not feature under Michael Duff.

Oduor, whose name is pronounced Od-wah, said: “I am excited. This is a huge club with a great fanbase, so I cannot wait to get going.

“I am here to hopefully help us get back up the leagues. It is a three-year contract, so I am just looking forward to kicking on here.

“I signed for Barnsley four years ago and have a decent level of experience.

“It has been good to go out on loan and find a little bit more out about the league, so I feel I am ready to enjoy my time here.

“My game is about excitement. I like to get on the ball a lot and make things happen, creating chances for myself and my team-mates. That is what I am all about.

“Hopefully, I can get the fans off their seats. It is a fresh start for me, something new. It feels good and I cannot wait to meet the lads and get going.”

City manager Mark Hughes said: “We are delighted to have secured the services of Clarke as our first new signing of the summer.

“He is a versatile, dynamic player who will bring a lot of different attributes to our squad, having already amassed a great deal of experience at both club and international level at a young age.

“His time at Barnsley playing in both the Championship and League One, coupled with an impressive spell at Hartlepool last season, shows the threat he carries as well as his ability to play at a higher level.

“We are looking forward to having him meet up with the rest of the squad, and I hope you will join me in wishing him a warm welcome to Bradford City.”