Following the news that he was about to become Walsall's first signing of the 2024 winter Transfer Window, Drogheda United defender Evan Weir has welcomed the opportunity to move to the Saddlers.Weir, who has penned an initial 18-month contract in WS1, will link up with the club next summer as he now returns to Drogheda on a six-month loan. where he is hoping to earn another run of games before joining his new parent club.
Speaking via the club's official website, Evan said; "I am absolutely buzzing. Freddie Draper is here and I have chatted a lot to him, he has told me all about the club and how well it is run and everything about it.
"I have looked at it myself, looked at the fans, looked at the training ground and the stadium, it’s just unbelievable and I can’t wait to get going.
"I think (the Irish connection) will definitely help me settle in. I want to be able to settle down and learn from them.
"I will get a run of games in and to keep some good form going and then hopefully come into pre-season flying, I think that is the best for me and I can then really show what I am about."
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