Rochdale have announced the signing of Adam Clayton.
The experienced midfielder has put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with the club.
Clayton, who competed in last season’s League Two playoffs for Bradford City, commented:
“I’m delighted. I trained today with the lads and the standard of the session was really good.
“I grew up locally, so I know who Rochdale are as a club. It wasn’t a case of selling the club, more of selling the aims and ambitions for the group.” he told the club’s website
Head Coach Jimmy McNulty commented:
“There have been many conversations between myself and Adam over the summer and I’m delighted that he wants to come here and play for Rochdale Football Club.
“The impact of a signing like Adam on our dressing room could be huge. It raises standards, and culturally will be great for the whole group, including myself. I believe it makes the players sit up and take notice, and it sharpens their own minds about what we’re trying to achieve this season.
“His calibre and pedigree speak for themselves. His leadership and guidance, as well as his on-field coaching, are things that you can’t get from every signing, but we do with Adam.
“His Premier League experience speaks for itself and what he can rub off on our changing room is worth its weight in gold for me.”
Clayton has made over 500 career appearances, including a season in the Premier League with Middlesbrough in 2016/17.
He began his career at Manchester City where he progressed through the youth ranks from the age of seven.
