We have finally got another one! Matt Smith has signed on loan from Manchester City as his parent club have terminated his deal at Lotus Road to switch over to SE7 in a deal that will see Smith stay at The Valley on loan until the end of the season.
The Welsh international has made just eight appearances for Queens Park Rangers this season which according to TransferMarkt.co.uk amounts to just 195 minutes of game time, so it looks like this move is in the best interests of all parties involved.
Last season Smith was on loan at FC Twente in Holland as they went on to win the Eerste Divisie(Dutch second division) he made 34 appearances and scored twice as he played an important role in getting The Tukkers promoted.
He has also made seven appearances for the Welsh national team after his loan spell at FC Twente gained him a place in Ryan Giggs’ squad, which will come in handy with all our other Welsh players.
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I’m amazed there’s been no proper permanent signings. Burrowing players from other clubs isn’t progressive
Not the time to spend money. January means over inflated prices and players that clubs don’t want. Close season is the test for ESI. This lad Smith is under a long contract at City which indicates he’s a decent player