Former Newcastle United youngster 'buzzing' at next move after leaving St. James' Park

Former Newcastle United youngster Oisin McEntee is buzzing at his next move after leaving St. James' Park. The 21-year-old penned a two-year-deal with the Saddlers and will link up with the League Two side when his contract expires on July 1st.

McEntee made six appearances for the Republic of Ireland Under 21s and was called up to their latest squad for UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers. He spent last season on loan at Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, making 28 appearances times at Cappielow Park.

“I’m buzzing and I’m looking forward to getting started,” McEntee told the Saddlers club website. “The gaffer came to my agent and said he was interested so I spoke to my family and all the people in my close circle and we decided Walsall was the right fit for me.

“I’m a right-footed centre-back, I like to drive out with the ball, I’m comfortable on the ball, I’m quite physical and I enjoy a tackle as well. I want to integrate and show what I’m about. Hopefully I will help out the team on the pitch.”

Saddlers head coach Michael Flynn said: "We’re delighted to add Oisin to the squad. He has come through at Newcastle and he’s already played men’s football up in Scotland.

“He’s a Republic of Ireland Under 21 international, good on the ball and he will come in and fit the way that I want to play building from the back. He’s the right age, hungry and hopefully he has a good career ahead of him.”