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Michael Ihiekwe came through the youth system at Liverpool before joining Wolves

Relegated Tranmere Rovers have signed defender Michael Ihiekwe on a two-year contract following the 21-year-old's departure from Wolves. 

Ihiekwe did not make a first-team appearance for the Molineux club. 

But he does have experience of League Two, playing 13 times during a loan spell with Cheltenham Town last season. 

"He's very quick, he reads the game well and is a player with lots of potential," Rovers manager Rob Edwards told the club website.  external-link

"He's ambitious to play at a higher level and hopefully he will achieve that aim with us." 

Ihiekwe added: "I'm very happy to be here.  The manager has told me about his plans and they made me excited to join.  I'm looking forward to working with him."