ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC have bolstered their defensive options ahead of the start of the 2020 League of Ireland season.
The Saints today announced the signing of 20-year-old English central defender Ollie Younger.
He moves to Richmond Park on a lead deal from Premier League club Burnley that will last until July.
Younger is experienced at U23 level for the Clarets but has yet to make his first-team debut.
“I’ve been really impressed,” he said. “Training has been really good. The intensity has been spot-on, the quality as well, I’ve just been really impressed with it all and I can’t wait to get going.
“There’s a lot of players who I’ve played against over in England who have come from this league and I can tell it’s a really good league.
“Playing senior football is something I need to do for my career. To get an opportunity like this, it was a no-brainer really.”
Stephen O’Donnell’s side begin their Premier Division campaign at home to Waterford tomorrow evening.
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