Glentoran Football Club has announced the season-long loan signing of highly rated defender MJ Kamson-Kamara from EFL League One side Lincoln City, subject to international clearance.

The 19-year-old becomes the latest addition to Declan Devine’s squad as the Glens look to build on their perfect start to the 2025/26 Sports Direct Premiership campaign with four wins from four matches.

Kamson-Kamara progressed through Lincoln City’s scholarship programme before signing his first professional contract with the Imps in February 2023.

A strong and composed defender, Kamson-Kamara gained valuable senior experience with loan spells at Barwell before spending the majority of the 2024/25 season with Peterborough Sports, where he made 19 appearances in the National League North.

He also made his senior debut for Lincoln City in October 2024, featuring in a 2–1 EFL Trophy victory over Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.

Speaking about signing for Glentoran, MJ Kamson-Kamara said: “I’m really excited to join Glentoran on loan for the season. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to test myself in a new league, learn from experienced players and coaches and play in front of passionate supporters.

“I’ve heard so much about the club, the fans and the atmosphere at the BetMcLean Oval and I’m looking forward to experiencing that for myself. The manager and staff have already made me feel welcome and I can see how professional the environment is here.

“The team has made a brilliant start to the season and I want to contribute to that. My focus is on working hard, improving every day and giving everything I can to help the club compete for honours.

“I’m grateful to Lincoln City for giving me this opportunity and to Glentoran for the faith they’ve shown in me. I can’t wait to get started and show the supporters what I can do.

Declan Devine, Glentoran First Team Manager, said: “MJ is an exciting young defender who Lincoln City rate very highly and we are delighted to secure him on loan for the season.

For a player of his age, he has already shown impressive maturity in senior football in England and this move gives him the opportunity to continue that development in a highly competitive and demanding environment here at Glentoran.

“He is athletic, composed on the ball, strong in the tackle and has the versatility to operate across the back line which are qualities that fit perfectly with the style of football we want to play. What stood out most to me was his hunger to improve and his determination to embrace the challenge of coming here to fight for a place in the team.

“We are confident he will provide real competition for places and further strengthen our defensive options. Just as importantly, MJ has the character and attitude to thrive within our dressing room and play his part in the success we are determined to achieve as a club.”

Kamson-Kamara’s arrival at the BetMcLean Oval adds further quality and depth to the Glentoran squad, following the summer signings of Daniel Larmour, Liam Burt, Jordan Stewart, Pat Hoban, Ryan Cooney and Peter Urminsky.

Paul Millar, Glentoran Sporting Director, added: “We are delighted to welcome MJ to the BetMcLean Oval as another important addition to what has been a very strong summer of recruitment.

“I would like to thank Lincoln City for their cooperation and trust in allowing us to take MJ on loan. He is a player with real potential and we believe he has the right qualities to make a positive impact during his time here.

“With the continued backing of our owner, Ali Pour, we have strengthened the squad with high-quality players across the key areas identified by Declan Devine at the end of last season.

“MJ’s arrival gives us further depth, balance and competition for places and we are confident he will add real value to the group as we strive to achieve success this season.”