Jamaican footballer Bobby Reid has signed a pivotal three-year contract with Leicester Metropolis, marking a major transfer forward of the upcoming 2024/25 English Premier League (EPL) season.
Reid, a seasoned participant with 33 worldwide caps for Jamaica, expressed enthusiasm about becoming a member of the newly promoted membership below supervisor Steve Cooper.
Reflecting on his switch, Reid highlighted the swift course of resulting in his signing, describing Leicester’s infrastructure as spectacular and aligning along with his ambitions. Beforehand with Fulham, the place he amassed over 200 appearances throughout an almost five-year tenure, Reid seems to be ahead to leveraging his expertise and vitality to bolster Leicester Metropolis’s efficiency.
“I had a very good chat with the supervisor, he advised me the imaginative and prescient of the membership and offered it for me. He believes in me and it’s an ideal match,” Reid remarked, emphasizing the clear path offered by Steve Cooper. Leicester Metropolis, having clinched the Championship title final season following their relegation, prepares to launch their EPL marketing campaign towards Tottenham Hotspur.
Dynamic midfield presence and scoring prowess
Identified for his dynamic midfield presence and scoring prowess, Bobby Reid goals to contribute considerably to Leicester’s efforts, together with doubtlessly repeating their 2015/16 league title triumph. His tenure at Fulham noticed him netting seven targets from 43 appearances within the final season, taking part in a pivotal function within the membership’s Thirteenth-place end.
“I need to carry expertise. I’ve received vitality, I’d wish to say I’m a goalscorer as properly and a playmaker. Hopefully I can carry all of these issues and make the squad higher,” Reid affirmed, outlining his dedication to supporting his new teammates and contributing each on and off the sphere. He expressed readiness to embrace management duties inside the squad, underscoring his dedication to Leicester Metropolis’s Premier League ambitions.
“As a seasoned participant, I’m trying to get going, meet my teammates, meet 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,” Reid concluded, poised to start his new chapter with Leicester Metropolis following stints with Cardiff Metropolis, Bristol Metropolis, Cheltenham City, Oldham Athletic, and Plymouth Argyle.
