Reece Hutchinson wants to celebrate his permanent move to Sligo Rovers by bringing European football back to the Showgrounds.
The defender’s loan move expires on July 1, but he won’t be returning to his parent club Cheltenham Town.
Instead, he has agreed a contract that will keep him with the Bit O’ Red until the end of next year.
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Hutchinson (23) has made an immediate impact at Rovers, starting 14 of their 15 league games so far, and he has targeted a push for Europe.
“I am very happy to have committed my long-term future with Sligo Rovers,” he said.
“There are a lot of reasons why I signed here, but the big one was purely the enjoyment of playing games and becoming the best version of myself again.
“It is a club full of ambitious people and I want to be a part of taking it forward and qualifying for European football.
“Over the next 18 months or so, I hope to bring my qualities to the team and reward the supporters with good performances and plenty of wins.
“I can’t thank the Manager and staff here enough for putting their full belief in me.
“This was another factor in signing as the people at the club have welcomed me so well since I came here.
“I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together moving forward. Up the Bit O’ Red.”
Rovers boss John Russell welcomed the development, saying: “I’m delighted we have secured Reece on a permanent deal.
“He is a really good guy who has fitted in so well with the group.
“His performances since joining us have been superb. He is such an attacking threat with his passing, dribbling and crossing ability.
“He has struck up a really good partnership with Will Fitzgerald down the left hand side of the team, where they have created a lot of goals so far this year.
“Reece is the perfect age profile for us. He is ambitious to do well and I feel there is a lot more to come from him. I am sure the supporters will be excited by the news.”
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