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Lincoln City have today announced the signing of Bradford City centre-half Paudie O’Connor on a long term contract.
The 24-year-old Irishman has signed for City on a free transfer despite Bradford City offering him a new deal. O’Connor featured in forty-five league games for Bradford last season, scoring three times.
He will officially be a City player on the 1st July after the expiry of his Bradford City contract.
Paudie said: “I wanted to pick somewhere I could develop and have the opportunity to play another 40 plus games a season, as I have over the past few years.
“My next career move needed to be right football-wise. I wanted to step up to League One and it’s clear there is a structure in place here to allow me to kick on.
“I’ve had a good couple of weeks off so feel rested and I’m just buzzing to get in for pre-season.”
Imps head coach Mark Kennedy added: “Paudie was our No.1 target for this position and we are delighted to be able to announce him as our first signing of the summer. He has been in great demand and we have worked really hard to convince him that this is the right move for his career.
“Paudie is more than just a fantastic defender. He is also a leader and will have a massive role to play in what we want to achieve moving forward, on and off the pitch.”