Stevenage Sign Defender Lewis Freestone from Cheltenham Town
In a significant move for the upcoming football season, Stevenage have announced the signing of defender Lewis Freestone from Cheltenham Town. The 24-year-old, who had a year remaining on his Cheltenham contract, has joined Stevenage for an undisclosed fee, which the club has described as “a six-figure transfer” sum.
Freestone, who spent four seasons with the Robins, made 36 appearances last season as Cheltenham were relegated from League One. Stevenage boss Alex Revell expressed his enthusiasm for the new acquisition, stating, “Lewis has all the attributes we are looking for in a Stevenage FC player. [He is] capable of playing in various roles, he is an athletic, aggressive defender who can handle the ball.”
This signing marks Stevenage’s third new addition ahead of the next campaign, following the arrivals of midfielder Dan Kemp and striker Louis Appere. Fans of the club will be eager to see how Freestone’s skills and experience can contribute to Stevenage’s performance in the upcoming season.
As the football world gears up for exciting events like the Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and Women’s World Cup, this transfer news is sure to pique the interest of football enthusiasts across the country. With the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup also on the horizon, the signing of Lewis Freestone could be a strategic move for Stevenage as they aim to make their mark in the coming season.
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