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Morrison on the Move
Posted on: Mon 30 Jun 2008
Michael Morrison will sign for Leicester City tomorrow (Tuesday), joining the former Premiership club who were relegated from the Championship to League One at the end of last season.
The 20-year-old moves in exchange for a transfer fee that must remain undisclosed at Leicester City's request, and will be increased by additional payments based on appearances and promotions and a sell-on clause.
Director George Rolls told cambridgeunited.com that monies from the transfer will be made available to manager for strengthening the squad.
"It's a good deal for the club and a cracking move for Michael," Rolls added. "An opportunity like this doesn't come along every day and it wouldn't be right to stand in his way, especially after he did right by us in February by signing a new contract.
"He could have kept his options open and walked away this summer for a fee potentially set by a tribunal, but he signed a new deal with us and I felt honour-bound to let him talk to Leicester City.
"We've agreed a good deal with Leicester and we wish Michael well," concluded Rolls. "He's still only 20 and hopefully he will continue to carve out an exciting career."
'Morro' came through United's youth system and played for the reserves at the age of 15 while still a schoolboy - the youngest-ever Cambridge United player to do so. He signed his first pro contract and made his Conference debut at the age of 17, and has been almost ever-present since then, making over 100 league appearances.
During the last three years he has attracted attention from clubs at higher levels and trained with Everton, Preston, Newcastle United, Watford and Chelsea, he was voted Young Player of the Year by the supporters for the last three seasons, and is an established member of the England C side.
Everyone at Cambridge United congratulates Michael on his move and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
Posted on: Mon 30 Jun 2008
Michael Morrison will sign for Leicester City tomorrow (Tuesday), joining the former Premiership club who were relegated from the Championship to League One at the end of last season.
The 20-year-old moves in exchange for a transfer fee that must remain undisclosed at Leicester City's request, and will be increased by additional payments based on appearances and promotions and a sell-on clause.
Director George Rolls told cambridgeunited.com that monies from the transfer will be made available to manager for strengthening the squad.
"It's a good deal for the club and a cracking move for Michael," Rolls added. "An opportunity like this doesn't come along every day and it wouldn't be right to stand in his way, especially after he did right by us in February by signing a new contract.
"He could have kept his options open and walked away this summer for a fee potentially set by a tribunal, but he signed a new deal with us and I felt honour-bound to let him talk to Leicester City.
"We've agreed a good deal with Leicester and we wish Michael well," concluded Rolls. "He's still only 20 and hopefully he will continue to carve out an exciting career."
'Morro' came through United's youth system and played for the reserves at the age of 15 while still a schoolboy - the youngest-ever Cambridge United player to do so. He signed his first pro contract and made his Conference debut at the age of 17, and has been almost ever-present since then, making over 100 league appearances.
During the last three years he has attracted attention from clubs at higher levels and trained with Everton, Preston, Newcastle United, Watford and Chelsea, he was voted Young Player of the Year by the supporters for the last three seasons, and is an established member of the England C side.
Everyone at Cambridge United congratulates Michael on his move and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
