Wanderers have further added to their goalkeeping ranks with the signing of Wales’ squad man David Harrington from Fleetwood Town.
Harrington’s arrival for an undisclosed fee on a deal running until June, 2028 follows the capture of Jack Bonham from Stoke City.
The move also comes after the recall of Teddy Sharman-Lowe by parent club Chelsea after six months on loan with the Whites to get Wanderers’ goalkeeping unit back up to strength for the remainder of the League One campaign and beyond.
“It’s a challenge I want to take on. I think it's just such a big club. Coming in and looking at the ground, it's an unbelievable ground, with unbelievable facilities,” said Harrington, who spent three years with Fleetwood after signing from Cork, where he was an Irish League First Division winner, in January, 2023.
“The club is looking to go on an upward trajectory and I think it's definitely something I want to be a part of. Every time I pass the stadium, even when you're going down the motorway and you see the size of the ground, you're in awe. Now that I'm actually here, I'm delighted.”
Cork-born Harrington started his senior career with his hometown club and also completed a degree in the City before moving to the EFL with Fleetwood.
He made 30 appearances for the Cods, including 20 in League Two last season after recovering from a spell out through injury, where he worked with Wanderers’ current goalkeeping coach Owain Fon Williams.
Qualified to play for Wales through the birthplace of his father Phil, also a goalkeeper who played for Chester City, Blackpool and on loan at Burnley and Preston, he has followed Williams’ footsteps into the Wales squad after getting a call-up in 2024.
And the 25-year-old is relishing the prospect of working again with Williams as he challenges for a starting spot with the Whites.
“I've known Owain since I signed for Fleetwood and he's been a massive part of my development - probably one of the biggest influences on my development,” Harrington added.
“Working with him every day, extra sessions and this and that, I think the time and effort he's put into me and the amount that I listen and take off him, I think it's a really good connection we have.
“But he also pushes me. Just because he's worked with me before doesn't mean he's easy on me. He's the opposite. That's also what I'm looking forward to, being worked hard and pushed to the max.”