‘Has the ability to’: Portsmouth boss John Mousinho’s exciting Keshi Anderson promise as ex-Birmingham City man seals move
Pompey have announced the signing of Keshi Anderson on a free-transfer - and it’s a signing which has excited John Mousinho.
Pompey new-boy Keshi Anderson has the potential to lift the Fratton faithful off their seats.
That’s the exciting verdict of John Mousinho, who has explained his delight at landing the winger on a permanent basis.
The winger becomes the third new face to arrive through the doors at PO4 this month, following the signings of Millenic Alli on loan from Luton Town and Ebou Adams from Derby County.
Pompey sign ex-Birmingham, Bolton and Blackpool man Keshi Anderson
Anderson has penned an 18-month deal on the south coast, with his terms set to run until the summer of 2027.
The forward began his senior career with Crystal Palace before loan stints with Norwich City, Doncaster Rovers, Northampton Town and Bolton Wanderers before two successful stints with Swindon Town.
The new Fratton arrival lifted the League Two title with the Robins in 2020, which saw him net six goals and provided five assists in 20 league outings.
A switch to Blackpool followed that summer before sealing a switch to Birmingham City in 2023. Anderson would go on to play a prominent role in the Blues’ record-breaking League One title-winning campaign last term and amassed 12 goal contributions in 37 appearances.
After a frustrating start to the season, the former Palace youngster was released by Chris Davies’ side earlier this month with six months to run on his three-year deal.
What John Mousinho has said about Pompey’s new signing
Nonetheless, it’s a signing Mousinho is adamant ticks all the boxes as Pompey’s January recruitment drive accelerates.
The head coach told the club website: ‘We’re delighted to bring Keshi to Fratton Park and acted quickly to sign him once he became available.
‘He’s a talented winger with experience of competing in the Championship, which is exactly what we were searching for.
‘We’ve added an exciting player who has the ability to get the crowd up off their seats and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do at Pompey.’