Chesterfield sign former Torquay United goalkeeper from Port Vale on loan

The 31-year-old has joined on a season-long loan from League One Port Vale.

Before Vale he was at Torquay United, famously scoring a header in the 2021 National League play-off final against Hartlepool United.

He will provide competition to Scott Loach for the number one spot.

Covolan said: “When I spoke with my agent and I got the opportunity to come here I knew it was the right decision. With what the club wants to achieve, it felt right.

“I’m absolutely buzzing to be here, I think we’re going to make a good go of it this season.

“I want to fight for the position and fight for promotion back to the Football League.

“The gaffer has asked me to make match-winning saves and that’s what I want to do. I want to achieve what everyone at Chesterfield wants.”

Covolan joined Vale in June 2021 and has gone on to make 22 appearances, recording seven clean sheets.

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