Stockport County have announced the signing of talented young forward, Louie Barry on a season-long loan from Premier League Aston Villa.
The 20-year-old was one of the club’s top targets this summer, with County having fought off interest from numerous other sides to secure his services. Highly rated at Villa Park, Louie signed a new contract with the Premier League side before making the move to Edgeley Park.
The England U18s international spent ten years in West Brom’s academy as a youngster, before making headlines shortly after his 16th birthday by signing a three-year deal with Catalan giants Barcelona – becoming the first ever English player to represent the club’s famous La Masia academy.
Director of Football, Simon Wilson said:
“We are delighted to secure Louie for the upcoming season, and feel he will add attributes we do not have in the group. He is an outstanding one v one player who can scare the life out of defenders. We want to be a team that has different types of tools to win games; this was something we felt we needed, and we believe Louie is one of the best around.”
First-Team Manager, Dave Challinor said:
“We’ve had to be really patient, but that’s been rewarded by Louie now being at the club. He was our top target in his position, and for him and Aston Villa to choose us as his next destination is really pleasing.
“He’ll link up again with Ibby, something they did well at Salford last season and will have a familiar face to help him settle in. Louie is a dribbler, an exciting, pacey forward who has the ability to beat players and will certainly get people of their seats. We are really looking forward to working with him and anticipate him having a real impact within the squad.”
