Liverpool’s young right-back Conor Bradley has become the first player on loan this summer, joining League One club Bolton on a full-time contract.
Bradley played five first-team appearances throughout the 2021/22 season, including starters against Norwich, Leicester and Shrewsbury, as well as starring in the Under-23s.
But with the arrival of Calvin Ramsay in support of £ 6.5 million to Trent Alexander-Arnold, it was considered the right decision to allow the Northern Ireland international to go on loan.
He has now joined Bolton for the 2022/23 campaign, with manager Ian Evatt offering him the opportunity to become a “key member of the first team”.
“He has made a great start to his career for the club and the country and we look forward to working with him next season,” said Evatt, who tried to sign Bradley on loan in January on Bolton’s official website.
“Here he has the opportunity to become a key member of the first team in a position that we have sought to strengthen.
“It ‘s an exciting acquisition that proves once again that the club is going in the right direction and we look forward to having a satisfying and enjoyable time with Conor.
“I think he’s going to be a top-notch player, so it’s great for us.”
There is great hope for Bradley in the Liverpool hierarchy, and it has been suggested that in the future he will move to a more advanced role in midfield.
A season as a right-back for Bolton, who finished ninth in League One last season, will certainly help his development before returning to Anfield next summer.