[Press release]

Leicester Tigers is pleased to announce the signing of Grégory Bonnefoi. The 21-year-old French goalkeeper is rated with 6 stars and has the goalkeeper special ability.

Bonnefoi was bought on a special deal which bypassed cash but required 21 tokens.

He will take up the number 1 shirt.

"We're building for big things here at Leicester and while we don't have the cash to splash, we've managed to sign a young quality goalkeeper that our scout has really rated. While no quick fix is available, signing a quality keeper is a quick hole to tighten, a way of buying time while funds start to come into our new club," Matt Gretton said.

"I'm proud to sign for Leicester Tigers. I look forward to spending a number of seasons at the club and really setting the standard. I look forward to winning trophies," Bonnefoi said.

[Ends]

[Editors notes]

This information has no embargo and can be released as soon as possible.

Questions can be asked to Gretton and Bonnefoi in the open press conference which is about to commence at Welford Road Stadium.

There will be no press conference at home tomorrow, just the standard media duties after the match.