Callum Evans: Forest Green Rovers sign Barnsley defender

Callum Evans started Barnsley's Championship game at home to Wolves in January

Newly-promoted Forest Green Rovers have signed Barnsley defender Callum Evans on a one-year contract following his release by the Championship club.

The 21-year-old made three league appearances for the Tykes.

He spent time on loan at non-league Macclesfield in 2016-17, making two starts in the National League.

Evans becomes Mark Cooper's Gloucestershire side's second signing since reaching the English Football League for the first time.

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