Stockport County have confirmed the signing of forward Nathan Lowe from Stoke City on a season-long loan deal.
The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest young talents in the EFL right now, following an outstanding loan spell at Walsall that saw him score 15 times, and assist another five, in just 22 League Two games in the first half of the 2024/25 season.
He becomes County’s sixth signing of the transfer window, adding further firepower to Dave Challinor’s side as they prepare for our season opener against Bolton Wanderers this Sunday.
First-Team Manager, Dave Challinor said:
“I’m delighted to be able to welcome Nathan to the Club. It’s safe to say we’ve had to be patient on this one, but that has now paid off, and we’ve secured one of the most sought-after signatures for League One clubs this summer.
“Nathan’s record at Walsall last season was well documented – he now wants to prove himself at a higher level and we believe it is a great fit for all concerned. From the minute we met Nathan and his family, we knew he would be a player we’d love to have. We are signing a young player at 19, granted, but the maturity he shows and how he acts is of a person well beyond his years.
“His focus and drive is exceptional, and we hope that we can provide the platform for him to show that he’s ready to score more goals in a higher division. As is often the case with younger players during pre-season, his minutes have been slightly limited, but we will work to get him up to speed as soon as possible and can’t wait to begin working with him.”
