Argyle have made Murphy Cooper their latest summer signing.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper has signed a two-year deal at Home Park, joining on an undisclosed fee from Queens Park Rangers.
Originally from Reading, Cooper joined QPR at the age of 10, coming through their Academy system, and playing as a teenager with current Pilgrim Caleb Watts.
Cooper signed a professional deal at Loftus Road in 2021, and had loans with Welling United, Bath City and Stratford before making his Hoops debut towards the end of the 2021/22 season.
In 2023/24, Murphy joined Swindon on a long-term loan, in Sky Bet League Two, and then was borrowed by Stevenage the following season, in League One, playing 40 games.
Last season, Cooper spent the first half of the season at Barnsley, making his debut against Argyle on the opening day, and then headed to Sheffield Wednesday, playing eight times in the Championship.
“It is great to have Murphy on board,” said Argyle Head Coach Tom Cleverley. “For a 24-year-old, he has excellent experience; he has played over 100 games, a lot of them at League One or Championship level, and is still young enough that he can keep on improving.
“He has a great character, is a terrific shot-stopper, and possesses that bravery, and desire to keep the ball out, that all top goalkeepers have. I am looking forward to seeing him in action with us.”
Derek Adams, Director of Football, added: “Murphy is another excellent addition to our goalkeeping unit. He already knows League One really well from his time at Stevenage and Barnsley, and did well at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, too.
“We’re really pleased with the goalkeeping group we have been able to assemble.”
Murphy’s signing is subject to EFL approval. He will be sponsored by Rowan and Sproull Ltd.
