Bristol City sign free-agent goalkeeper Lumley

Joe Lumley played against Brighton, Chelsea and Aston Villa in the Premier League last season

Bristol City have signed former Southampton goalkeeper Joe Lumley on a two-year deal.

The experienced 30-year-old was a free agent after leaving the relegated Premier League side last month, having made three top-flight appearances for the Saints during 2024-25.

The former Tottenham academy player moved to Queens Park Rangers as a 16-year-old and spent seven years at Loftus Road before joining Middlesbrough in 2021 and Southampton two years later.

He has made more than 200 EFL appearances in his career, which has also seen him have loan spells at the likes of Bristol Rovers, Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers.

Lumley was mainly second choice at Southampton, playing solely in the FA Cup during their Championship promotion-winning season.

He went on to play three times in an eight-day spell in the top flight, between the end of November and start of December last year.

"I've heard amazing things about the club, it has an amazing training ground. It was a no-brainer to sign here," Lumley told the club website.

"It's exciting for me, hopefully I can get to work straight away and show what I can do."

Technical director Brian Tinnion added: "Joe is a goalkeeper with experience in the EFL and Premier League.

"He adds both strength and depth to the goalkeeping department and we're excited to work with him."