Andre Wright joins Sligo Rovers with Luke McNicholas moving out on loan

Andre Wright

Andre Wright Credit: Eddie Lennon (ETPhotos)

Sligo Rovers have unveiled the signature of Andre Wright ahead of the final few weeks of the Premier Division season.

The 24-year-old joins the Bit O’Red following a stint in Scotland with Ayr United.

He was most recently in the League of Ireland with Bohemians, where he impressed at Dalymount Park.

He scored 16 goals in 35 appearances for Bohs and was named in the 2020 PFAI Team of the Season.

“I’m very happy. It’s been frustrating with a disrupted few months, so I’m really excited now,” Wright said after signing.

“I had a relatively successful time at Bohemians, and I have that bit of experience which I know will stand to me.

“I know my job is scoring goals and to perform well for the team. The manager told me what he wants, what he thinks I can bring and what is expected of me. The pressure to score goals and perform well for the team is part of the job as a footballer and I’m just excited to get started.

Sligo boss Liam Buckley added: “Andre is a great addition. He’s been a target for quite some time, and we’re delighted to complete the deal today.

“He had a great spell with Bohemians for a couple of years and we saw first-hand how well he did.

“He’s a target man and an out and out striker. We’ll aim to get him into the type of form he showed at Bohemians and if we can do that, he’ll do very well for us as well.”



Meanwhile, Sligo have also confirmed that second-choice Luke McNicholas has joined Irish League side Cliftonville on loan.

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