We are delighted to announce the capture of Salford City midfielder Odin Bailey, whose loan spell at Edgeley Park has been made permanent for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant first half of the season since joining on loan in the final hours of transfer deadline day, quickly becoming a key figure in Dave Challinor’s midfield.
In fact, Odin was on the winning side in each of his first 12 appearances for the club in all competitions as we embarked on that record-breaking run that took us to the summit of League Two.
In total, Odin has made 24 appearances so far this season, scoring twice and assisting six from the middle of the park. His loan officially expired on Saturday, but following an agreement between the two clubs the midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal at Edgeley Park.
First-Team Manager, Dave Challinor said:
“It’s great to welcome Odin back as a Stockport County player on a permanent basis. He’s had such a positive influence on the group during his loan, he’s had a really enjoyable experience and it was everyone’s ambition to be able to make this happen. The continuity that this will provide to our team will be vital and I’m sure from a supporters’ perspective, everyone will be delighted to see him remain with us.”
Director of Football, Simon Wilson said:
“Clearly it’s been no secret this is a deal all parties were keen to get done and thankfully over the last 48 hours we were able to get there.
I’d firstly like to thank Salford for their co-operation over the weekend, especially given their recent managerial change.
Secondly, a big thanks to Odin for staying professional throughout this time. The life of a player isn’t always straightforward! But his standards never dipped.
“It’s with great delight that Odin is now a permanent member of our squad and our journey together continues. Hopefully in the coming years we can realise our shared ambitions.”
