Fleetwood Town has announced the signing of midfielder Matty Virtue on a two-year deal from Blackpool. The 27-year-old midfielder made 34 appearances for Blackpool across all competitions during the 2023-24 season, and is eager to get started with his new team and help them achieve success in the upcoming season.
Virtue expressed his excitement about joining Fleetwood Town and praised the coaching staff for their vision and values, which align with his own. He said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Fleetwood Town and I’m really looking forward to working with the coaching staff. Their vision and values align perfectly with my own, so I know we’re going to have a great relationship.”
Fleetwood Town, who recently underwent new ownership following their former owner’s imprisonment for fraud, endured a challenging season and will be competing in the fourth tier of English football for the first time since 2002. Despite the team’s recent struggles, Virtue is motivated to make a positive impact and contribute to their future success. He said, “I know it’s been a tough year for the club but I’m confident that with hard work and dedication we can turn things around and achieve great things together.”
