Oxford United have made their first signing ahead of the new season with the addition of Marcus McGuane. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed.
McGuane had been on loan from Nottingham Forest but injury has ruled him out since picking up a thigh injury against Bristol Rovers in January.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder turned out 20 times in all competitions, adding four assists in League One, and was one of the standout performers before being sidelined.
Speaking to the club’s official website, McGuane said: “I have loved my time here and think it’s the happiest I have felt in my footballing career.
“I have been made to feel welcome since the very first day, the Gaffer, the staff and the players have been fantastic and I was really enjoying playing until the injury.
“I am well on the way to recovery now and when we started discussing making the move permanent it was an easy decision because the club is ambitious and I want to be part of it.
“The one thing I want now is to play in front of the fans; having them at games kicks every player on that little bit more and I can’t wait to get started again now, no matter which division we are in.”
U’s boss Karl Robinson, who previously hinted that he wanted a return for the midfielder, added: “We have a big game this weekend but we are also planning for next season and beyond and Marcus is a significant signing for us.
“He is young, he has unbelievable ability and he was really dominating games just before the injury. We thank the Board for investing once again in a young, hungry player who we know has so much more to show us.
“He is just one part of the squad for next season and that is starting to take real shape already.”
