Millwall Football Club has signed experienced defender Danny Batth on a one-year deal. Batth, who turns 36 next month, previously played under Lions boss Alex Neil at Sunderland.

What happened?

The defender has signed a one-year deal with Millwall after leaving Derby County at the end of last season.

Why it matters for Millwall Football Club

He spent a decade with boyhood club Wolves, featuring in two promotions before moving on to play Championship football with five other clubs.

What comes next?

Millwall's director of football Steve Gallen said, Danny's leadership and attitude will count for a lot, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. He adds strong competition in that area of the pitch. Batth becomes the seventh signing of the summer for the Lions, who launch their campaign with an EFL Cup first-round visit to QPR next weekend. The team is looking to add experience to their squad, and Batth's signing is a step in that direction. To learn more about Millwall Football Club's fixtures and standings, visit our fixtures and standings pages.