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Former Swansea City player Guillem Bauza has signed for Merthyr Town and is in their squad for the Southern League match at Taunton Town on Saturday (3pm).

Bauza played alongside AC Milan and former Chelsea hitman Fernando Torres for Spain when they won the European under-16 Championships more than a decade ago

He came to the UK seven years ago when manager Roberto Martinez signed him for Swansea becoming one of the first Spanish signings for Swansea alongside defender Angel Rangel.

He has also played for Hereford United, Exeter City and Port Talbot Town.

Merthyr manager Steve Jenkins said: “Guillem has trained with us and impressed with how well he fitted in. He is a player with undoubted quality and is a little different to what we currently have. He is highly creative but can also score goals.”

Bauza, 29, was born in Palma de Mallorca and played for Espanyol before joining the Swans.

He was given the nickname ‘Bussy’ at Swansea, scoring his first League goal for the Swans in a 3–1 win at Luton Town.

Bauza then scored twice against Gillingham to secure the Swans’ promotion to the Championship, while he scored his first hat-trick for the club in a 4-1 win against Leyton Orient.

During 2009-10, Bauzà was restricted to seven appearances as new manager Paulo Sousa signed five new strikers and the Spaniard was released from his contract four years ago.

Meanwhile, Merthyr midfield player Adie Harris is joining Taffs Well on loan after Saturday’s match at Taunton Town.

“Adie needs to and wants to play games and an opportunity arose for him with Taffs Well which all parties are happy with,” said Jenkins. “He is still very much a part of our squad.”