Gibraltar Under 19 International Louis Parral, 18, joins Chris Swailes’ side have recently moved to Newcastle, where he is currently studying a degree in Media and Journalism at Northumbria University.

Having previously been with Gibraltar National League side Lions Gibraltar FC, since the age of 6, he has been capped Internationally at Under 16,17,18 and 19 level and joins from a club with an excellent reputation for producing talented youngsters within the Country.

Capable of playing in either defence or midfield, the right footed youngster will add further competition for places in an already strong squad this season.

On joining the Club Parral commented

“I’m glad to be joining a Club that’s on its way up. From the first stint of the season it looks like it’s going to be very competitive, so I thought that was very important in joining”

“It’s a very competitive squad, with a good amount of players and the levels very good, so that’ll only improve myself”

“I’d definitely like to use this opportunity to push into the Under 21 squad back home, that’s the next step for me, but at the minute I’d just like to improve myself and look to break into the team”

He continued “Obviously I back my own ability, I’ve been in competitive squads before, the seniors back home were a very good side but I also respect the fact that I’m the last to come in and that means I’ve got to work hard to push through into the team”.

All at Dunston UTS FC would like to welcome Louis to the club and we hope he is able to continue to develop and grow as footballer.

Image above courtesy of The Gibraltar Football Association.

Louis Parral  (1st on the right back row) lining up for The Gibraltar Under 19's national side ahead of their 3-2 against Chinese Taipei