Barry Coffey extends Cork City loan spell from Celtic

Barry Coffey chalenges UCD's Evan Osam for the ball during the 2021 season.

Barry Coffey chalenges UCD's Evan Osam for the ball during the 2021 season. Credit: Steve Alfred (ETPhotos)

Cork City have confirmed that Barry Coffey has extended his loan spell with the club until the summer.

The midfielder joined the Rebels on loan from Celtic last summer and scored five goals in twelve appearances as City finished sixth in the First Division.

Coffey will remain at Turners Cross until the end of the Scottish football season this summer.

“I’m delighted to get it done and delighted that it is done before pre-season starts, so I know what I am doing and where I am going. Coming back to Cork City is a very exciting way to start 2022, so I am over the moon,” Coffey said, speaking to the club’s media team.

“I am very excited for the club and the team, and the aim now is to push on and, hopefully, have a great season.

“It was unfortunate that crowds were limited for a while with everything that was going on, but I was well welcomed by the fans and I want to perform for them.

“I am really looking forward to seeing them come out in their numbers again, and hopefully we will get big crowds in again once the season starts.”

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