Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Pablo Andrade.

The 26-year-old returns for a second spell at The Showgrounds following the expiration of his contract at Loughgall.

The Brazilian-born midfielder, who can also operate at full-back, made six appearances in the Premiership for City in the 2018-19 season as a teenager, before moving to Larne and then enjoying a successful six seasons at Lakeview Park.

He was part of the Loughgall side that won the Championship in 2023 before making over 50 Premiership appearances in the following two campaigns with The Villagers.

“I’m really happy to be back. It’s a massive club and I want to help get us back to where I think we belong, which is back in the Premiership,” said Andrade.

“Jamie Rea is one of my good friends and we spoke a lot about me coming here. He told me how astonished he was by the noise and the support from the fans when he joined.
“I’m looking forward to more of that this season and it was a no-brainer to make the move,” he added.

“It’s been a long off-season and I’ve been putting a lot of work in. Now I just can’t wait to get started.”

Manager Stuart King is delighted to seal his fourth signing of the Summer – following the arrivals of Ryan Swan, Caolan Marrron and Lorcan Forde.

“I’m delighted to welcome Pablo back to the club,” he said.
“He’s someone I’ve admired from his time at Loughgall and will provide energy, width and pace and he can also cover numerous positions.
“His enthusiasm to come to the club impressed me and I’m really looking forward to working with him.”

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