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Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon completes transfer of ex-Rangers and Hibs star for Omonia Nicosia

Neil Lennon has hooked up with another familiar face at Omonia Nicosia after capturing former Rangers and Hibs attacker Brandon Barker.

He joins former Celtic full-back Adam Matthews in penning a deal with the Cypriot club as the former Hoops gaffer gets down to work on summer recruitment. He landed domestic cup glory in his first few months in charge and with that a crack at the Europa League qualifiers with his new club.

Barker - who had spells at both Hibs and Rangers - was recently with Reading in the English Championship but will now try his luck in Cyprus after penning a two-year deal. He has previously worked under Lennon at Easter Road during. A club statement read: "We have reached an agreement in principle for a two-year contract with the 25-year-old English winger, Brandon Barker, who has been playing for Reading FC in recent months.

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"The footballer emerged from the infrastructure departments of Manchester City making his debut in the first team in 2016, while he also participated in the UEFA Youth League.

"He also played for NAC Breda on loan from Citizens, Hibernian FC and Rangers FC, with which he played in the UEFA Europa League groups. He also wore the coat of arms of his homeland with participation in small national teams of England.

"Brandon Barker will soon be in Cyprus to finalize the deal."

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