Oxford United have signed Belgian midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed.
The 25-year-old has spent two seasons playing for the Dutch club, scoring seven goals in 64 league appearances.
De Keersmaecker becomes Gary Rowett's first summer signing.
"This is a big step in my own self development. I'm ready for this challenge, to move to a new city and perform in such a competitive league," he told the club's website, external.
"As a player, I'm very aggressive. As soon as we lose the ball, I want to get it back as quickly as possible. You will always see me giving 100 per cent for the cause.
"I will do everything I can to bring more success to this club, and I can't wait to get started."
The U's begin the new Championship season at home to Portsmouth on Saturday, 9 August.
Oxford United forward Tyler Goodrham has signed a new "long-term" deal with the Championship club.
The 21-year-old academy graduate made his U's debut in 2019 and has since made 141 appearances for Oxford.
During that time, he has scored 18 goals and contributed 13 assists, and last season he made 41 Championship appearances as Oxford retained their second-tier status.
"This club is important to me and for my development," Goodrham told Oxford's website., external
"The people within this environment really care and I feel it's the place to stay and consistently perform in the Championship.
"The club is very forward thinking and progressive, we are looking to compete and keep pushing up the league which is very important for me.
"I love it here, coming through the youth academy there are a lot of familiar faces and it helps me to come in, be myself and play freely."
Despite describing the deal as "long-term", Oxford have not specified the length of the contract.
The U's are preparing to begin pre-season with a tour of Indonesia, facing Liga Indonesia All-Stars on Sunday in Jakarta and Arema FC in Bandung next week.
The 25-year-old has spent two seasons playing for the Dutch club, scoring seven goals in 64 league appearances.
De Keersmaecker becomes Gary Rowett's first summer signing.
"This is a big step in my own self development. I'm ready for this challenge, to move to a new city and perform in such a competitive league," he told the club's website, external.
"As a player, I'm very aggressive. As soon as we lose the ball, I want to get it back as quickly as possible. You will always see me giving 100 per cent for the cause.
"I will do everything I can to bring more success to this club, and I can't wait to get started."
The U's begin the new Championship season at home to Portsmouth on Saturday, 9 August.
Oxford United forward Tyler Goodrham has signed a new "long-term" deal with the Championship club.
The 21-year-old academy graduate made his U's debut in 2019 and has since made 141 appearances for Oxford.
During that time, he has scored 18 goals and contributed 13 assists, and last season he made 41 Championship appearances as Oxford retained their second-tier status.
"This club is important to me and for my development," Goodrham told Oxford's website., external
"The people within this environment really care and I feel it's the place to stay and consistently perform in the Championship.
"The club is very forward thinking and progressive, we are looking to compete and keep pushing up the league which is very important for me.
"I love it here, coming through the youth academy there are a lot of familiar faces and it helps me to come in, be myself and play freely."
Despite describing the deal as "long-term", Oxford have not specified the length of the contract.
The U's are preparing to begin pre-season with a tour of Indonesia, facing Liga Indonesia All-Stars on Sunday in Jakarta and Arema FC in Bandung next week.
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