Jeff Hughes: Tranmere Rovers re-sign Cambridge United midfielder

Jeff Hughes made 11 appearances for Cambridge after joining last summer

National League side Tranmere Rovers have re-signed former Northern Ireland midfielder Jeff Hughes on a permanent deal after his loan spell last season.

The 31-year-old spent the second half of the campaign on loan from Cambridge where he scored once in his 18 outings.

Hughes, who won two caps for his country in 2006, has played for eight clubs including Crystal Palace, Bristol Rovers and Notts County.

He has signed a two-year deal and is the third new signing for next season.

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