Sittingbourne sign ex-PSG academy midfielder Jean-Baptiste Fischer and trialist striker Alfie Bloomfield

Sittingbourne have signed a French midfielder who came through the youth ranks at Paris St Germain.

Jean-Baptiste Fischer, 25, spent 12 years with PSG before moving to America to study for an international business degree.

After four years in the States, he moved to England, signing for Wycombe Wanderers after a trial.

While with the Chairboys, he went on loan to Braintree, then managed by current Brickies boss Ryan Maxwell.

Maxwell would help the Frenchman secure a move to Oxford City after leaving Wycombe and the pair have stayed in touch.

The player considered returning to France after finishing last season at Hayes & Yeading but Maxwell convinced him to stay and join the Brickies.

“Jean-Baptiste is a massive signing for us,” said Maxwell.

“I had him at Braintree and it was me who put him to Oxford City.

“We’ve always stayed in contact. This summer we had a chat and he thought about what he wanted to do, move back to France maybe, but I said stay here.

“His quality will shine through. Although he was offered a deal at Billericay, I’m delighted to say he chose to sign for us and I’m really excited and delighted to have him.

“I’m a big believer in his ability. He played a few games for me at Braintree and made a big impact.

“He’s got a lot of quality, he’s an educated footballer, he’s a great lad as well, very low-maintenance, a great professional and he’ll be a brilliant signing for us.

“I’m really looking forward to getting the best out of him and I’m sure one day, when the time comes, I’ll shake his hand and wish him all the best.

“Once he gets a little bit of non-league nous, I’m sure clubs will be in for him.

“He’s got real technical ability and can play in a number of positions because of it - right-back