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Bristol Rovers have signed defender James Gibbons from Port Vale on a deal until 2024.

Gibbons, 24, progressed through the Valiants' academy having joined the club aged 11.

The right-back made his first-team debut in 2017 and went on to play 111 times for Port Vale.

Gibbons turned down the offer of a new deal to join Bristol Rovers, who were promoted along with Port Vale to League One next season.

"Although they offered me a new deal, I was looking for a fresh challenge," Gibbons said.

"I played at The Mem last season - in Vale's 2-1 win against nine men - and, as well as the driving rain, I remember what a great atmosphere there was."

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