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| New Hereford loan signing I-Lani Edwards. Picture: Hereford FC |
A 'box-to-box' midfielder from Aston Villa has joined Hereford on loan until January.
A product of the Villa academy, I-Lani Edwards has been with the Premier League club since he was 10. He signed a scholarship in July 2022 and pennies his first professional contract two years later. Edwards made a handful of Premier League 2 appearances last season, with further game time in the Vertu Trophy.
Speaking to the official Hereford FC website, Bulls manager Paul Caddis said he had had an eye on Edwards for some time, describing him as a 'dynamic, forward-thinking player' who he believes can further his career by spending time in senior football.
"I
want to start by thanking Tony Carrs, Adam Henshaw and all the football
staff at Aston Villa for trusting us with I-Lani and his development,
but most importantly understanding the financial restraint we have and
making this deal possible for both I-Lani and us as a football club," said Caddis.
"I-Lani is a dynamic, forward-thinking midfield player who I believe can further his football career by spending time in senior football. He is someone I have huge admiration and trust in to come in and make an impact for us, and I am really looking forward to working with him. Further to that, for those who are asking, yes, he is 'someone I’ve had my eye on for some time."