Kristian Fletcher is on his means again to England, however this time with an English Premier League membership.
Nottingham Forest have acquired Fletcher on a season-long mortgage from D.C. United, each golf equipment introduced Friday. Fletcher’s mortgage additionally consists of an possibility for Forest to buy him outright at season’s finish.
“I’m delighted to welcome Kristian to Nottingham Forest and we’re very comfortable so as to add the standard he has to our B Staff squad,” Forest Head of Academy Chris McGuane stated. “He brings expertise of taking part in within the MLS and with the potential he has, we’re wanting ahead to working with him and watching him progress additional as a participant.
“We’re excited to see the impression and growth that he’ll make, and it’s credit score to our glorious recruitment workforce lead by our Head of PDP and Rising Expertise Recruitment Dan Kelly that we are able to deliver Kristian to Nottingham Forest. Everybody at Nottingham Forest needs Kristian all the perfect as he begins what can be an thrilling time for him on the membership.”
The 19-year-old spent a part of final season with Swansea Metropolis’s Below-21 earlier than returning to D.C. United. He’s made 25 appearances (three begins) for D.C. United in MLS play, scoring two targets and including two assists.
Internationally, Fletcher has made two appearances for the U.S. Below-19 males’s nationwide workforce. He’s additionally eligible to symbolize England on the worldwide degree.
“I’m comfortable to be right here and buzzing to get began,” Fletcher stated. “I knew Forest was an enormous Membership, however being on the stadium and understanding extra concerning the historical past, I now can’t wait to satisfy my teammates and get going.
“I wish to continue to learn and growing and I’m assured that is simply the beginning of what is going to be an extremely rewarding journey with Forest and our followers,” he added.