Michal Helik: Barnsley sign Polish defender for undisclosed fee

Michal Helik helped KS Cracovia win the Polish Cup last season

Barnsley have signed defender Michal Helik from Polish top-flight side KS Cracovia for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old Polish centre-back, who spent three years at Cracovia, has signed a three-year contract with the Championship club.

"We have been looking at Michal for a long time," Tykes chief executive Dane Murphy told the club website.

"He's exactly the kind of defender we covet and will complement our backline as we head into the new season."

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