Peterborough United have signed winger, Ethan Williams from Manchester United for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Williams’ move has ended a seven-year spell at Utd where he helped the Under-18s team enjoy a successful 2023-24 season with seven goals, as the Red Devils won the U18 Premier League title in the northern section then scored the winning goal in a 2-1 win against Chelsea in the National Final.
That season also saw him help Utd win the Premier League Cup.
He subsequently spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Cheltenham where he scored twice in 17 appearances, then managed one goal in 24 appearances at Falkirk last season.
The 20-year-old is now excited to embark on a new chapter in senior football as he felt that Peterborough’s ability of nurturing young talent suited him.
“The identity of this club is clear, they like to work with younger players and when I heard of the interest, it was a move that I wanted to make. I have been out on-loan at a couple of clubs, have gained a lot of experience of men’s football and felt it was the right time to leave United and sign for Peterborough.
“I have enjoyed my time at United and it’s always tough to leave a place like that, but there comes a time in your career where you have to make tough decisions to develop yourself and Peterborough is renowned for helping younger players.”
Posh manager, Luke Williams added: “Ethan is a player that will give us another option in the wide areas, he is quick, direct and will be a threat and I am looking forward to working with him.
“He has already got first team experience at a few clubs and joins us after being away with Manchester United on their pre-season tour, so he is fit and ready to go.”
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