19-06-2024, 13:19
Peterborough United have signed young defender George Nevett from Rochdale on a four-year contract.
The 18-year-old made his first start for Rochdale against Ebbsfleet last August and went on to play 34 National League games in all.
Owner Darragh MacAnthony said on X, formerly Twitter, that Posh have paid a "six-figure fee" for the Wales Under-19 international, and the deal also includes an option for a further year.
He is Peterborough's second signing of the week, following Monday's arrival of forward Chris Conn-Clarke from another north-west National League side, Altrincham.
"Given where I was a year ago it really is a dream come true to be sitting here about to play at this level," Nevett told the Peterborough website, external.
"When I look at young players like Ronnie Edwards who came here from Barnet at a similar age to me, I really do have role models for what I am looking to achieve in my own career."
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson said they had watched Nevett closely last season.
He added: "We think he has massive potential to succeed at this level. I’m looking forward to seeing him progress his game in a Posh shirt."
Peterborough United goalkeeper Jed Steer has signed a new two-year contract with the League One club.
Steer initially joined Posh on a short-term deal in January and returned the following month for the remainder of the season.
The 31-year-old former Aston Villa keeper made 22 appearances in total, including the EFL Trophy final at Wembley when they beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-1.
"We wanted to go up to the Championship and hopefully next year we will achieve that goal together," he told the club website.
"We have a great group of young, hungry players. Going to Wembley this year, to win the trophy and the experience that brings to the group was really beneficial, a great experience."
Steer - who also played in both legs of the play-off semi-final against Oxford United - will again compete with Nicholas Bilokapic to be boss Darren Ferguson's first-choice.
"It was a really important target for us to re-sign Jed for the coming season," Ferguson said.
"With interest in him from other clubs playing at a higher level I think it’s a massive achievement for the club that he has decided to stay with us and continue to work towards our targets for the coming campaign and beyond.”
The 18-year-old made his first start for Rochdale against Ebbsfleet last August and went on to play 34 National League games in all.
Owner Darragh MacAnthony said on X, formerly Twitter, that Posh have paid a "six-figure fee" for the Wales Under-19 international, and the deal also includes an option for a further year.
He is Peterborough's second signing of the week, following Monday's arrival of forward Chris Conn-Clarke from another north-west National League side, Altrincham.
"Given where I was a year ago it really is a dream come true to be sitting here about to play at this level," Nevett told the Peterborough website, external.
"When I look at young players like Ronnie Edwards who came here from Barnet at a similar age to me, I really do have role models for what I am looking to achieve in my own career."
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson said they had watched Nevett closely last season.
He added: "We think he has massive potential to succeed at this level. I’m looking forward to seeing him progress his game in a Posh shirt."
Peterborough United goalkeeper Jed Steer has signed a new two-year contract with the League One club.
Steer initially joined Posh on a short-term deal in January and returned the following month for the remainder of the season.
The 31-year-old former Aston Villa keeper made 22 appearances in total, including the EFL Trophy final at Wembley when they beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-1.
"We wanted to go up to the Championship and hopefully next year we will achieve that goal together," he told the club website.
"We have a great group of young, hungry players. Going to Wembley this year, to win the trophy and the experience that brings to the group was really beneficial, a great experience."
Steer - who also played in both legs of the play-off semi-final against Oxford United - will again compete with Nicholas Bilokapic to be boss Darren Ferguson's first-choice.
"It was a really important target for us to re-sign Jed for the coming season," Ferguson said.
"With interest in him from other clubs playing at a higher level I think it’s a massive achievement for the club that he has decided to stay with us and continue to work towards our targets for the coming campaign and beyond.”
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