Glentoran FC is delighted to announce the signing of defender Patrick McClean, pending a medical to be undertaken early next week.
Patrick (22) spent last season with his hometown club, Derry City. Prior to his time at the Brandywell, he captained Waterford to promotion from the League of Ireland First Division in 2017 and had a year in the Premier League with Sligo Rovers before returning to Derry City, where he had been a youth team player. He had been approached to sign for Cliftonville but elected to join the Glens after meeting Mick McDermott and Paul Millar.
Assistant Head Coach Paul Millar said of Patrick: “We’re just delighted to get Patrick signed up. He and his father were very easy to deal with and he showed a real willingness and eagerness to sign for Glentoran football club. Because of this the negotiations were probably the quickest I’ve ever been involved in. It says a lot for the standing of Glentoran as Patrick is a real quality signing who was being chased by clubs both North and South but despite that he chose to come to the Glens. He’s a strong, competitive player who plays either as a left sided central defender or left back, so he’ll give us good options across the back.”
Patrick said on signing after watching Saturday’s friendly win over PSNI: “I’m really happy to be at the club. I didn’t really take much convincing if I’m honest. I came up with my Dad, had a look around and had a chat with the management staff and was a straightforward decision to join such a big club. I’ve had a tough year in terms of injury but I’m glad to say I’m back and ready to hit the ground running now and hopefully have a very successful time with the Glens.”
Patrick McClean, accompanied by his father, signs for Glentoran. Also pictured are Mick McDermott, Stephen Henderson and Paul Millar.