Ex-Blackpool and Wigan Athletic figure makes Bradford City move
Former Blackpool defender Callum Connolly has joined Bradford City.
Ex-Blackpool figure Callum Connolly has made a move across League One following two seasons with Stockport County.
The 28-year-old spent time with the Seasiders between 2021 and 2024, making 108 appearances for the club in total - during which time he scored four goals and provided two assists.
Following the conclusion of his contract at Bloomfield Road, the former Everton youngster made the move to Edgeley Park.
Throughout his time with the Hatters, the defender featured 63 times, before being released at the end of his contract earlier this summer.
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The ex-Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers loanee has been swiftly snapped up, and will remain in League One next term.
Bradford City will be Connolly’s next home, with the Bantams handing the versatile figure a two-year deal.
The move sees the U20s World Cup winner reunite with former Blackpool teammates Matthew Pennington and Jake Beesley - with the latter making the Valley Parade switch earlier this month.
Reflecting on the transfer, Connolly told Bradford’s in-house media: “I am delighted to be here. As soon as I spoke to the manager, I knew it was the right place for me. It is a massive club with a great fanbase. It was a no-brainer.
“Speaking to a manager who has a clear plan of where he wants the team to be, it gives a player motivation. At 28 years old, I am ready to kick on here.”