WREXHAM reject Mike Fondop is now learning from one of the Premier League’s top goal-getters of all time.

Fondop had a remarkable start to his Wrexham career scoring five goals in his first six games in 2018 but then fell out of favour with ex-Reds boss Sam Ricketts.

He has now earned a deal until the end of the season at League One strugglers Burton where former Chelsea goal machine Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is now the boss.

“He’s a big boy, a good target man, but also mobile,” Hasselbaink told the Burton official website.

“We have been looking to add a striker because we only have Kane Hemmings who is struggling with injury, Luke Varney and Lucas Akins – who is playing striker and doing well – and we feel we need back-up in that position.

“He’s also someone who can come off the bench and he can play in a different way and we can be more direct.

“He has a nose for goal, he’s a threat in the air and we are happy he has signed a short-term contract and, in the summer, we will look at it again.”

Fondop, who scored on his debut in the win against Charlton - a goal that was set up by another ex-Red Jonny Smith - said: “I’m very, very excited. I couldn’t sleep, just because of the news I was told about signing.

“I can’t wait to hit the ground running and to show to the club and the fans what I’m capable of doing.

“I have to mention that the welcome from the players and the staff has been amazing. Since day one, everyone has been very welcoming to me, from the manager to his staff and the playing staff.

“I didn’t feel like a stranger and that has helped me to integrate easily. All the sessions were technical with very good players, and I feel that my level is definitely going to rise up, and I’m going to learn a lot from them.”

Burton host Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers tonight.