Blackburn Rovers Transfers : Blackburn sign Sacha Petshi and Bangaly Fode Koita

Blackburn Rovers Transfers : Blackburn sign Sacha Petshi and Bangaly Fode Koita

Blackburn Rovers signed striker Bangaly-Fode Koita and midfielder Sacha Petshi from French clubs.

Rovers, who have lost Josh King and Tom Cairney as of late, are under an exchange ban so are not able to pay for players yet 23-year-old Frenchman Petshi has penned a 12-month bargain, with the choice of one more year, in the wake of playing for Bastia last season.

He was tackled Blackburn's late pre-season outing to Portugal and played in the benevolent against Accrington prior this month.

Koita, 24, who has spent the last two seasons with Ligue 1 side Caen, has marked a two-year contract.

"In France, the diversion is more specialized, however here it is physical, it is exceptionally solid. I am here to learn and to put forth a valiant effort," he told the club site.

Petshi, 23, last played for CA Bastia, who endured transfer to the fourth level of French football last season.

He has concurred an one-year contract with Rovers, with a possibility for a further 12 months taking after a trial at Ewood Park.

"It is a decent club, with great offices and a decent group," he said.

"I'm here to play, to learn and to help the group win heaps of games."