Sam Glenfield Joins The Blues on a Permanent Transfer!

Waterford FC are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Sam Glenfield from Fleetwood Town FC on a multi-year deal.

Glenfield joined the Blues in July on this year on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024 League of Ireland season, and has now made the permanent move across to the RSC ahead of 2025.

The stylish box-to-box midfielder caught the eye of the Blues supporters with his aggressive tackling along with his attacking threat on the ball.

The Blues number 19 made ten appearances for the Blues in his first stint with the club, netting two stunning strikes against Bohemians in two separate clashes.

Glenfield scored an 80^th minute winner for the Blues in our trip to Dalymount Park last August, as the Blues came from 2-0 down at half-time to pick up an impressive three points in the capital.

Sam then netted our final goal of the season at the RSC as his 92^nd minute equaliser against the same opposition at the end of October saw the Blues end their home campaign with a 1-1 draw.

Sam was delighted to turn his move into a permanent deal when he spoke to waterfordfc.ie, commenting:

“I had a great time at Waterford in the summer and I’m happy to have signed a new contract. I think we can continue where we left off last season.

The Gaffer and his back room team trusted me last year and I’m looking to repay them by hitting the ground running.

Last year, the fans were amazing, and I’m looking forward to seeing them again and getting back out on the pitch with the lads.”

Waterford FC Head Coach Keith Long also spoke on his delight to secure the services of Glenfield in a permanent deal:

“We’re delighted to secure the permanent signing of Sam Glenfield. Sam is a player who is an extremely important member of our squad – a player who we really only saw a snapshot of what he can really be last year.

Sam’s still just 19 years of age, but is someone who has plenty to offer for us, and I’m looking forward to working with him next year”