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Brentford Defender Joins the U’s

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Brentford defender Fin Stevens is the latest addition to Liam Manning’s side after the 20-year-old joined on loan.

The right-back, who spent the first half of last season on loan at Swansea, came through the Arsenal academy before joining the Bees in 2020.

Oxford had reportedly beat Coventry, Reading and Cheltenham to the signing of the Wales U23 international.

Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “I met the gaffer and listened to his vision. It feels like a club that is going places.

“Liam [Manning] has a reputation for playing good football and that appeals to me, as does the chance to play regularly, learn from the experience and to be part of a very successful season – everything seems geared towards that.”

He added: “All the boys are really welcoming and the session was good, a nice first good session.

“My agent was getting called a few weeks ago, and I came to see the gaffer not long ago.

“He showed me a PowerPoint on how they play, which is what fits me.

“When I spoke to the gaffer, the way he is, and what he demands from his players and the way the team plays out from the back as a possession-based team fits me really well.

“I play right back and right wing-back, I can also fill at left back and centre midfield.

“Right back is my main position but I can definitely slot in elsewhere.”

Manning said: “It’s an amazing story to go from playing in the Isthmian League with Worthing to playing in the Premier League before you are 20.

“Fin has a great attitude and a very bright future ahead of him, so we are pleased to have him join us and look forward to working with him.”

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