Town have confirmed that former Manchester United man Frederic Veseli has signed a two-year deal with an option for a further season following his trial. Yesterday, TWTD revealed that 20-year-old was set to undergo a medical and was closing in on a move to the Blues having been released by the Premier League champions at the end of last season.

Veseli, who plays at right-back, centre-half and in midfield, joined up with the Town squad at their training camp in Ireland where he impressed manager Mick McCarthy.

After briefly being sidelined by a hamstring injury, he was back with the squad again at the weekend and played for 45 minutes at right-back in Tuesday’s friendly at Gillingham.

McCarthy told the club site that Veseli turned down other clubs to sign for the Blues: “Freddy has done very well in his time here. He had other options but we are delighted he has agreed to join us.”

A Swiss international at U15, U16, U17 and U18 levels, Veseli joined the Red Devils from rivals Manchester City in January 2012.

He was previously a youth player with hometown club FC Renens and FC Lausanne-Sport. He is yet to make a senior appearance for any of his clubs.

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cleggo added 14:34 - Jul 19 Good news. Coyb
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Paulc added 14:35 - Jul 19 Nice one! Happy with that.
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Michael11 added 14:36 - Jul 19 Very good news. Good luck Freddie. Who are we fancying for first choice RB then? Hewitt or Veseli?
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shefkuqi32 added 14:39 - Jul 19 Great pedigree, no shame in not making it at the likes of City and United. Very pleased about this signing.
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FenboyBlue added 14:40 - Jul 19 "Cressy, Tommo, Chambo, Fredo"
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trueblues78 added 14:40 - Jul 19 Perfecto! Good luck!! I have a good feeling this one will pay off.
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Paddyblue83 added 14:41 - Jul 19 he looks good, bring on the new season
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Edmunds5 added 14:43 - Jul 19 I know this might sound silly but the fact MM already calls him Freddy to me shows how soon he can develop a relationship with players. It has to persuade a player when they're made to feel so wanted. Sounds a good acquisition and I think we provide the perfect environment for him to thrive in.
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Incublue added 14:44 - Jul 19 great signing!...good photos on the official website
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nml96 added 14:45 - Jul 19 Looks fairly strong and fast. Good signing.
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bluehook added 14:45 - Jul 19 Very pleased with this announcement....this will send the message to other clubs that we mean business this season. Well done Town staff for tracking this lad down and securing his signature.
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TractorCam added 14:50 - Jul 19 Welcome to Town Veseli, COYB!
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RomeoZondervan added 14:53 - Jul 19 Got a good feeling about this. We are building a squad capable of challenging for the top 6. All without MM spending a penny. Can you imagine what our team would of been like if had been given the money that JM,RK or PJ had been given?
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bluearmy78 added 14:53 - Jul 19 Happy day's, welcome aboard Freddy. COYB!!
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hadleighboyblue added 14:56 - Jul 19 Great news , loving the way MM gets on and does the business with no fuss . Especially like the fact that we are assembling a good young squad
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Raedwaldblue added 14:57 - Jul 19 Great signing, note though yet another 2 year contract, surely a player of this age worth the risk of a longer contract?
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theobald1985 added 14:59 - Jul 19 excellent signing can be a first team player and can cover various position and at 20 will only get better a good forward thinking move from mcarthy. we have signed some really good players this summer and spent next to nothing so well done to all involved at ITFC for the change in direction regarding player recruitment
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BillBlue added 15:00 - Jul 19 Now this is something to get excited about, unlike that rumour re Stewart this morning. Well done MM & Co and very welcome Freddy, may your stay be long, happy and fruitful.
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Jimmyonthewing added 15:05 - Jul 19 Beginning to look like a very healthy squad for a real push
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whosroundisitanyway added 15:09 - Jul 19 Realy think he could be the new Taricco, I'd so love to be proved right.
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Dale added 15:12 - Jul 19 Good signing. Is he our first ever Swiss player?
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planetblue_2011 added 15:14 - Jul 19 YEEEESSSSSS!!! NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!
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Robbie12345 added 15:16 - Jul 19 Any news on what number he has been allocated?
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whosroundisitanyway added 15:16 - Jul 19 Dale Don't know but Marcus has probably got a bank account there!
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Warkys_Tash added 15:19 - Jul 19 Nice to see we are signing good young talent, he must be half decent for both Manchester clubs to have shown an interest. Good set of guns on him as well! Welcome to ITFC, Freddy.
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