The New York Red Bulls have signed striker Ashley Fletcher on mortgage from Premier League club Watford for 6 months with an choice to buy, as formerly suggested by means of 90min.
Fletcher will occupy an International spot on New York’s senior roster, pending P1-visa and ITC.
"We are satisfied to feature Ashley to our crew,” stated Sporting Director Denis Hamlett. “His enjoy in each the English Premier League and English Championship will show to be precious among our younger organization of gamers.”
Fletcher kicked off his career at Manchester United’s young people academy before achieving the English Championship and the English Premier League. He’s recorded forty two desires and 20 assists in 177 appearances since signing his first professional settlement at 20-years-old.
At Watford, Fletcher managed two goals and one assists in six matches throughout all competitions.
“It is good to look Ashley join our squad this season,” said Head Coach Gerhard Struber.
“His widespread motion off the ball suggests he has an amazing stage of recreation information, that is shown with the aid of recognizing and exploiting area with unique timing. He will optimistically prove to be a good piece within the attacking sector.”
Fletcher has additionally visible stints at Barnsley, West Ham, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. During that point, he managed 171 games performed with forty desires and 19 assists.
This is the trendy addition for the Red Bulls in a hectic offseason. The New York group additionally delivered Brazilian playmaker Luquinhas and Scottish winger Lewis Morgan to the roster to strengthen Gerhard Struber's assault, while bringing again Tom Edwards on loan from Stoke City to enhance the protection.
The crew kicked off the 2022 Major League Soccer marketing campaign on Saturday with a three-1 conquer the San Jose Earthquakes. They go back to the pitch on March five towards Toronto FC.
