We are delighted to confirm the signing of Matthew Bentley.

The forward, who will wear the number 27 shirt, made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 0-0 draw with Solihull Moors at Crabble on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Londoner originally trained with Andy Hessenthaler’s squad before the national lockdown last year before heading back to university in the United States.

He played for the Missouri State Bears and then Minnesota United.

Welcome to Crabble, Matt!