Declan Devine excited by arrival of 'exciting winger' Will Fitzgerald

Derry City boss Declan Devine says he's 'thrilled' to bring former Waterford winger, Will Fitzgerald to the club.
Exciting former Limerick and Waterford winger, Will Fitzgerald has completed his move to Derry City. (Picture by Event Images).Exciting former Limerick and Waterford winger, Will Fitzgerald has completed his move to Derry City. (Picture by Event Images).
Exciting former Limerick and Waterford winger, Will Fitzgerald has completed his move to Derry City. (Picture by Event Images).

The 21 year old Limerick native becomes Derry's second new signing of the day as he arrives at the Brandywell club on a 12-month contract.

The attacking midfielder was part of Stephen Kenny’s much-touted Ireland under-21 squad last year and has played his club football at Limerick and Waterford.

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Will joined Alan Reynolds’ side at the start of last season but as with many others around the league, opportunities were restricted in a bizarre year for sport.

City manager Declan Devine has had a look at the player in recent days and believes he has a real opportunity to show his quality this season in his new surroundings.

“I’m not the first Derry City manager to try to bring Will to the Brandywell so I’m thrilled that we’ve got our man.”

“He’s only 21 but he has already played more than 50 games in the League of Ireland which tells you something.”

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“Will has been fantastic in training and has settled in very quickly.

“He carries the ball out really well and is so composed with it at his feet. He will be a genuine goal threat for us.”

“Will is an extremely hard worker and has real intensity to his game.

“He is a player that I have no doubt will really excite Derry City supporters and I’m looking forward to watching him drive us forward this season.”