York United announced on Wednesday that the club has signed Canadian wing-back Kadin Martin-Pereux for the remainder of the 2023 season. The club also has an option to extend his contract a further twelve months should he impress during the Nine Stripes’ playoff push.

Martin-Pereux most recently played for SC Paderborn II in the German fifth tier, scoring seven goals and adding an assist during the 2022-23 campaign.

The 20-year-old will also qualify as a domestic U-21 player, giving York another option as they close in on their required 2,000 minutes to be eligible for the 2023 CPL playoffs. The Nine Stripes have currently tallied 1,296 with five matches remaining.

Earlier in the day, York also announced the departure of veteran winger Michael Petrasso on loan to National League side Maidstone Town. The 28-year-old was loaned to National League side Barnet FC in 2020-2021 where he scored 10 goals in all competitions.

Petrasso has made just one start in 14 total appearances with York United during what has been an injury-limited season. The nine-times capped Canadian international will be hoping for more regular playing time across the pond.

York also announced the signing of two Development players as Shola Jimoh and Adriano Iannello were promoted from the club’s academy on Wednesday.