LONDON, CMC – Reggae Boy Bobby Reid has joined newly promoted Leicester Metropolis on a three-year deal, changing into supervisor Steve Cooper’s first signing forward of the brand new English Premiership season beginning subsequent month.
The 31-year-old, a pacy ahead who has been capped 33 occasions for Jamaica, was launched by Fulham final month after making over 200 appearances in practically 5 years on the west London outfit.
“Turning up right here was a particular second, trying in and seeing the infrastructure,” Reid mentioned.
“It’s bought that wow issue. It feels good. I landed on Tuesday, and now I’m signing, so it’s been a fast turnaround, however clearly, I’m delighted to be right here, and I can’t wait to get going.
“I had a great chat with the supervisor. He instructed me in regards to the membership’s imaginative and prescient and bought it to me. I spoke to him a number of occasions, and he was unequivocal in what he needed and noticed in me.
“He believes in me, and it’s an ideal match. It’s going to be an thrilling season.”
Reid scored seven objectives from 43 appearances in all competitions final season as Fulham battled to a Thirteenth-place end within the league.
He arrived at Craven Cottage from Cardiff Metropolis in 2019 after an prolonged spell at Bristol Metropolis, which included mortgage spells at Cheltenham City, Oldham Athletic and Plymouth Argyle.
Reid mentioned he targeted on utilizing all his attributes to assist the membership flourish within the prime flight.
“I need to carry expertise. I’ve bought vitality; I’d wish to say I’m a goalscorer in addition to a playmaker. Hopefully, I can carry all these issues and make the squad higher,” he mentioned.
“I satisfaction myself on these sorts of issues and serving to the group, whether or not that’s being a pacesetter throughout the dressing room or being an skilled participant for the youthful ones and simply being an all-round good individual. That’s key to having a great season.
“It’s fallen on me with my age, however I’ll take that mantle. I need to get going, meet my teammates and the remainder of the employees, and maintain this membership within the Premier League.
“I’ll give my all for the membership – one hundred pc – and hopefully carry some smiles to faces.”
Leicester, who received the Championship final season after being relegated from the Premier League the earlier 12 months, face Tottenham of their opening sport of the brand new marketing campaign subsequent month.
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