Swans Agree Terms With Donnelly

Swansea have agreed terms with Aldershot midfielder Scott Donnelly, who will become the club's first summer signing

The 22 year old has agreed a 3 year contract at the Liberty Stadium and will join officially on the 1st of July when his Aldershot deal expires.

A compensation package is still to be agreed but the Shots website describes negotiations as 'advanced... with the relevant paperwork to be completed shortly'.

Donnelly scored 14 goals last season and had 11 assists as Town missed out on promotion to League Two.

He had been linked with a move to Wycombe to link up with his former manager Gary Waddock but admits that the lure of a "top Championship club" was too much to reject..

"I had a few offers on the table," he told the official site.

"But as soon as Swansea came calling I didn't have to think twice about it.

"Swansea are a top Championship club with a top manager. And, from what I've seen, they play some of the best football outside the Premier League.

"I believe I am capable of doing well in the Championship and I'm really looking forward to the challenge.

"I like to get on the ball and make things happen. Hopefully I can make things happen for Swansea City next season.''

Shots manager Kevin Dillon said: "I am pleased for Scott. He has been really good for us and his attitude has been terrific.

"I knew that he would move and the opportunity at Swansea City will be an excellent one for him. He may have to be patient once he gets there but he has great attrributes. He is excellent at set pieces. The facilities will be better for him and he will get fitter and stronger.

"We will get a very good transfer fee with a healthy sell on clause too."

"Gary (Waddock) had a lot to do with it and did a great job with Scott. When I took over I only left him out of two games and one of those was to rest him at Morecambe with the other match on a poor pitch which didn't suit him.

"He has improved tremendously and it is a credit to the club that he has been able to advance his career. I would be disappointed if any of my players joined a club in the same division. Scott goes with our best wishes and I have somebody in mind to replace him but we shall have to wait to see what happens."

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