The
21-year-old joins from Vanarama National League side Aldershot Town, having
signed for the Shots in early October 2021 from the Met’s league rivals Harrow
Borough, where he had been since August 2021.
He
was released by League Two side Colchester United in July 2021 following a
three-year spell with the U’s.
Although
he did not make a senior appearance during his time at the JobServe Community
Stadium, he nevertheless spent much of the season in Colchester’s first-team squad
and was regularly involved on matchday.
Originally
with Crystal Palace as a youngster, he has had to overcome considerable
adversity in life, having suffered serious injuries in a horrific road accident
at the age of 13. As a result, he fractured his skull in 12 different places,
was left partially blind in his left eye and 50 per cent deaf in his right ear.
Whilst
on the U`s books, the now 20-year-old spent time on loan at Isthmian North side
Maldon & Tiptree, Isthmian Premier outfit Bowers & Pitsea and Thurlow
Nunn Leaguers Brantham Athletic.
He
was on the bench for Colchester’s final game of the 2020/21 season at Tranmere
Rovers.
The
Met have also signed defender Conor Lee after impressing in pre-season
friendlies.
Lee
joins from Combined Counties League Premier Division side Spelthorne Sports,
where he had featured in the first team for the past couple of seasons. |