By Exciting 21-year-old joins the Mariners!
GTFC have announced the signing of a bright, young midfielder to bolster their roster in preparation for life back in League Two.
Stephen Wearne has joined the Black and White Army on a one-year deal after finishing a two-year loan spell at Sunderland.
The 21-year-old is a project of Newcastle United’s youth academy and later Middlesbrough before being granted his first professional contract in 2019.
Wearne scored the winning goal during his professional debut with Sunderland in the EFL Trophy against Lincoln City last year.
In January, the new Mariner signed for Torquay United on loan, making 14 appearances and scoring a total of three goals in the National League.
Speaking to GTFC after signing, Wearne said he was “over the moon” to put pen to paper, adding:
“I had a few offers, but I was waiting for the one which felt right. I had a phone call with the Gaffer, and I really liked his ambition, so as soon as I put the phone down, I knew this was where I wanted to be.
“Next season I just want to play as many games as I can and create as many goals as possible, whether that’s by scoring or providing assists. I want to play exciting football and I hope I can get the fans off their seats.”
Paul Hurst said:
“Stephen is an attacking player who can play in the wide areas, behind a striker or as a more attack-minded midfielder. He’s versatile, very clever, good at finding pockets of space and comfortable receiving the ball and being creative with it.
“I think he’s at an age now that he’s ready for men’s football after having a decent spell out on loan at Torquay United last season.
Speaking to him, he’s a lad who’s clearly very passionate about his job and wants to do well. So, I think we’re getting a hungry player that’s keen to impress and I’m certainly looking forward to working with him.”
Welcome to Blundell Park, Wearne!
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