Floriana FC signed Spanish central defender Christian Rutjens.

The 23-year old central defender, who holds both a Spanish and a Dutch passport, started his career at Alcobendias and later played for Rayo Vallecano at youth level. He then moved to Italy to join Benevento and later had spells with Recanatese, Cesena and Torres in Italy.

Floriana FC have earlier appointed Italian coach Gianluca Atzori as their new coach and signed goalkeeper Andreas Vella, Adam Magri Overend and Zachary Cassar.