City Complete First Deadline Day Signing
City have secured the signature of exciting young forward Dylan Duffy, who joins on a permanent transfer from League of Ireland side University College Dublin.
Lincoln City signing Dylan Duffy, photographed at the LNER Stadium Picture: Andrew Vaughan for Lincoln City FC Date: October 18, 2022
Image Credit: Andrew Vaughan/Lincoln City FC
City have secured the signature of exciting young forward Dylan Duffy, who joins on a permanent transfer from League of Ireland side University College Dublin.
The young forward comes in as a shock signing for City, with no prior rumours about it on social media. We have reportedly beaten a number of Championship and League One sides to his signature, which is a very good sign. Dylan does not seem like a signing that could immediately impact our first team, much like the Charley Kendall deal this time last year but with some first team training and potentially some loan spells, he could become a big asset for us.
Imps director of football Jez George spoke on the deal and was proud to get it over the line and completed.
“Firstly, I would like to thank UCD for the way in which they have worked with us to provide Dylan with this opportunity. We really respect how they provide a platform for talented young footballers in Ireland to combine education with football at their highest level domestically.
“Their manager Andy Myler did a fantastic job in keeping their team in the Premier Division last season, balancing what is best for each individual with being competitive in the league. Dylan’s progress is testament to that.
“Dylan is a talented young player, with exciting attacking attributes and potential, who will excite our fans once he has transitioned into full-time training, as he makes the huge step up into League One. We will give him time to do that, and look forward to the impact that he can make for us in the future.”
I will have more out on this deal tomorrow with a bit more analysis, and apologies if this article isn’t what you’d expect as I’ve had to write it on my phone, but what I will say is he is certainly one to watch.
