Irish youngster and Leeds United defender Paudie O’Connor has joined Sky Bet League Two side Bradford City on a permanent transfer.
O'Connor is a former League of Ireland player, having broken through to the Limerick senior team before he'd even completed his Leaving Cert and helped steer the club to promotion to the League of Ireland Premier League. He then completed a move to Leeds in 2017.
He had made four first-team appearances for Leeds but spent the second half of last season on loan with the club after cutting a spell with Blackpool short.
📰 BREAKING NEWS | We are delighted to announce that @Paudie97 has signed a three-year deal with the club, keeping him at the @Northern_Comms Stadium until at least the end of the 2021/22 season!
➡️ | Read full details here: https://t.co/PI3roDedzM#BCAFC | #OurCity pic.twitter.com/6tkGCIHVLI— Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) June 18, 2019
Per FootballLeagueWorld, O'Connor turned down the prospect of joining league one sides in a bid to ensure regular first-team action. He will sign on a free transfer.
Last season saw Bradford finish bottom of League One. Under Gary Bowyer, they are looking for an immediate return to the third tier of English football.
