YORK City have confirmed they have signed Ebbsfleet trio Darius Charles, Michael Gash and Neil Barrett.

Following speculation, the Minstermen revealed they are the unnamed club who have paid £80,000 for Charles and Gash, while also snapping up midfielder Barrett.

City boss Martin Foyle said: “I'm delighted to have secured three quality players of this calibre. It's a big coup for York City and I now think we have a great squad of players to take us forward for the coming season.”

The club confirmed the London-based trio will be moving to York and added that pre-season training will start on Wednesday.

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