Livingston have agreed a pre-contract deal with Cristian Montaño from Port Vale.
The Colombian defender will join in the summer on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.
Former West Ham youngster Montaño has enjoyed loan spells at the likes of Notts County and Swindon before eventually moving to Vale where he became a mainstay at Bristol Rovers for two years. He helped the Pirates to promotion from League Two to League One in his first season and bagged three goals in 62 appearances over three seasons.
Lions boss David Martindale admits he tried to sign the player last season but is pleased to get it over the line for the start of next season. He said: “I’m delighted to get this one over the line. I was alerted to Cristian last season but for one reason or another, it never quite worked out.
"I kept my eye on him and have watched a lot of footage of him from this season and I'm now extremely happy to get him this time round. He is a very versatile player who can play predominantly as a left back or a left winger.
"He has played in the region of 250 games between League 1 and League 2 and we are getting a player that will be ready immediately which is a major attraction, whilst also bringing resilience and experience to the group.
"He has fantastic individual qualities and that, along with the robustness he has shown in his career, I can see Cristian playing a major part in our Premiership campaign next season."
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