Wolves wrap up deal for Cassidy

17 August 2010 12:14
Wolves have signed teenage striker Jake Cassidy from Welsh Premier League club Airbus UK Broughton after he impressed in a trial.[LNB] The clubs agreed an undisclosed fee and the 17-year-old has penned a two-year deal with the option of a further year.[LNB]Cassidy only joined Airbus this summer from Llandudno Junction but leaves without playing a competitive game for the club after his seven goals in pre-season caught the attention of Wolves, where he will be part of the development squad, as well as West Brom and Everton.[LNB]Chief executive Jez Moxey told the club's website: "We are always interested in signing good young players and Jake certainly fits into that category.[LNB]"There were plenty of other Premier League clubs interested. But Jake immediately felt comfortable here at Wolves and we are delighted he has agreed to join us."[LNB]Cassidy sealed his move with an impressive performance for the development squad last week, netting in a 4-2 win over Telford.[LNB]He admitted things have moved faster than he expected, saying: "I wanted to progress and was pleased to go to Airbus and was looking forward to a season in the Welsh Premier League.[LNB]"Wolves are a great club who have made me feel really welcome from the moment I arrived.[LNB]"It's all about trying to score some goals for the reserves to aim to be in the manager's thoughts at some point in the future."

Source: Team_Talk