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‘Combative midfielder’ becomes Harrogate’s fourth summer signing
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Midfielder Morgan Williams has become Harrogate Town’s fourth summer signing.
The 21-year-old arrives from King’s Lynn for an undisclosed fee on the back of an impressive season at The Walks stadium in Norfolk.
He is the third midfield player to join Simon Weaver's side so far this summer.
Williams, who has signed a two-year-contract, said:
I’m so excited to be here, I just want to get in for pre-season, meet the boys and hopefully have a good season. It was great to hear the manager’s ambition and trust in me, so I was really eager to get it done.
There has been a really positive, upbeat feeling about the club and real determination to get back into the English Football League, so I can’t wait to be a part of it.
Williams started his career at AFC Wimbledon, where he had been on the books since age seven.
He played against Chelsea in a Carabao Cup tie and has now made almost 100 senior appearances. He played 42 times for King’s Lynn last season.
Capped at under-19 level for Wales, Williams has also been on loan at Eastbourne, Woking and Dorking.
Assistant manager Paul Thirlwell said:
He’s a player we’ve seen plenty of and are really excited to bring in. He’s a combative midfield player with good energy, technically good and one we feel will fit into the group well.
He’s got versatility within the midfield positions as a six or an eight and has played as a ten as well, now he’s ready to progress his career with us.
Chesterfield midfielder Bailey Hobson became Town’s first summer signing last month.
Fellow midfielder Will McGowan then joined from National League rivals Gateshead and striker Ciaran McGuckin arrived from Rotherham.
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