Kristian Fletcher is on his way back to England, but this time with an English Premier League club.
Nottingham Forest have acquired Fletcher on a season-long loan from D.C. United, both clubs announced Friday. Fletcher’s loan also includes an option for Forest to purchase him outright at season’s end.
“I am delighted to welcome Kristian to Nottingham Forest and we are very happy to add the quality he has to our B Team squad,” Forest Head of Academy Chris McGuane said. “He brings experience of playing in the MLS and with the potential he has, we are looking forward to working with him and watching him progress further as a player.
“We are excited to see the impact and development that he will make, and it is credit to our excellent recruitment team lead by our Head of PDP and Emerging Talent Recruitment Dan Kelly that we can bring Kristian to Nottingham Forest. Everyone at Nottingham Forest wishes Kristian all the very best as he starts what will be an exciting time for him at the club.”
The 19-year-old spent part of last season with Swansea City’s Under-21 before returning to D.C. United. He’s made 25 appearances (three starts) for D.C. United in MLS play, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
Internationally, Fletcher has made two appearances for the U.S. Under-19 men’s national team. He is also eligible to represent England on the international level.
“I’m happy to be here and buzzing to get started,” Fletcher said. “I knew Forest was a big Club, but being at the stadium and understanding more about the history, I now can’t wait to meet my teammates and get going.
“I want to keep learning and developing and I’m confident this is just the start of what will be an incredibly rewarding journey with Forest and our fans,” he added.
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-08-30 17:55:41
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