Cape Town City have confirmed the signing of young defender Craig Martin to strengthen their squad for the upcoming 2017-18 season.

Martins has now put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Citizens three days after securing the services of Milano defender Taariq Fielies.

The young defender now becomes Benni McCarthy’s six signing and now joins the likes of Ayanda Patosi, Teko Modise, Jeitoso, Lyle Lakay and Fielies.

The club will be hoping to build on their successful start to life in the Absa Premiership after finishing third in the PSL during the 2016-17 campaign.

CTCFC would like to welcome Cape Town youngster Craig Martin. The RWB from Kensington signs his first professional contract!#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/TXBlBlMOZp

— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) July 22, 2017