Maidstone United sign ex-Arsenal youngster Taylor Foran on 18-month deal from Bromley after starring on loan at the Gallagher Stadium

Maidstone have clinched a permanent deal for on-loan Bromley defender Taylor Foran in a major statement of intent.

The former Arsenal youngster has signed an 18-month contract at the Gallagher Stadium after a series of outstanding performances since arriving at the start of last month.

Maidstone have conceded just once in Foran’s six appearances, with the 22-year-old proving a rock at the back.

He’s currently out with a hamstring injury, sustained in the opening minutes against Tonbridge last weekend, but expects to be back within four weeks.

“I’m delighted,” said Foran, whose loan was due to expire in February, but included a recall.

“I’ve felt like I fit right in. It’s a great group of lads, a great group of staff, and it’s just the right environment for me.

“I’ve had quite a few of the fans saying ‘come on, sign, sign’. They asked and we delivered.”

Maidstone manager George Elokobi said he was “absolutely thrilled” to sign Foran on a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season.

He added: “It’s just what we’ve been trying to do.

“As a football club, we need to have stability, we need to have continuity.

“He’s still very young but also very mature in his performances, and he’s a leader and a good character and a good person.

“There’s still more to come in terms of his development and his ability to improve and his desire to want to learn.

“He’s a fantastic young man and the players love him and I’m sure, as our fans have seen, he’s a defender that’s just graceful and loves to defend.

“You can’t ask for more, so I’m absolutely delighted.

“Thanks to our owners for getting this one over the line, because I know it’s not easy, and also thank you to Bromley for listening to our offer.”

Foran spent 13 years with Arsenal, having