First Ade

Cliftonville Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Adebayo Fapetu.

The 20-year-old midfielder joins following an impressive pre-season and, subject to international clearance, will be part of Jim Magilton’s squad for Sunday’s Sports Direct Premiership opener with Bangor.

Having spent a decade emerging through the ranks of Arsenal’s academy, Fapetu joined Derby County in the summer of 2021, featuring in the Rams’ Under-18 and Under-21 teams before signing professional terms and enjoying first-team experience with the Pride Park outfit.

The Reds’ fifth addition of the summer transfer window, everyone at Cliftonville offers Bayo a warm Solitude welcome as the countdown to the new domestic campaign continues.