Manchester City forward joins League Two’s Stockport County on loan

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Published on 2024-03-13 10:00:00

Stockport County has officially announced the loan signing of Ben Knight from the Manchester City academy until the end of the 2023/24 season. This marks Knight’s second loan spell since joining Manchester City in 2021, previously playing for Crewe Alexandra during the 2021/22 season. However, his progress at Manchester City has been hindered by injuries, prompting the need for further development elsewhere.

After a prolonged process, Manchester City reached an agreement with Stockport County for Knight to continue his football journey in EFL League Two for the rest of the season. This move was confirmed alongside the signing of Todd Kane from Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City on a similar loan deal.

Stockport County’s director of football, Simon Wilson, shared his perspective on the arrival of Ben Knight, explaining the negotiations that led to the agreement. Knight had initially trained with the team in the summer, but a setback prevented a proper assessment. After returning in January and demonstrating progress, Knight is now considered ready to join the squad and enhance their attacking options for the final stretch of the season.

The club expressed their excitement for Knight’s arrival and wished him success during his temporary stay at Stockport County. This loan move gives Knight the opportunity to showcase his talent and contribute to Stockport County’s ambitions for the ongoing campaign. The team looks forward to seeing how Knight’s creativity and attacking skills will strengthen their squad as they push for promotion.

Overall, Stockport County fans can anticipate the impact of both Ben Knight and Todd Kane on the team as they aim to achieve their goals for the season. With Knight’s arrival adding depth and quality to their attacking options, Stockport County is poised for an exciting end to the current campaign.

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