Robbie Brady's first words as PNE player & Ryan Lowe makes claim about ex-Burnley man's transfer

Preston North End have signed Robbie Brady on a one-year deal.

The free agent had been in at Euxton as player and club got a look at each other and terms have now been agreed meaning the Irishman becomes manager Ryan Lowe’s fourth signing of the summer. He joins after Freddie Woodman, David Cornell and Ben Woodburn joining the club.

Brady will add competition on the left with Lowe likely to utilise him as a wing back. The PNE boss spoke of his desire to strengthen at left wing back, where he wants to sign two players, and Brady could be an option in that position. His crossing and dead ball ability have the potential to provide good service to North End’s attacking players.

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The Ireland international arrives with a wealth of experience and helped Bournemouth win promotion to the Premier League last season. He’ll join up with his new teammates as they fly out to Spain at the weekend for a week long training camp and a friendly with Getafe.

Brady made seven appearances, but only two starts, for the Cherries last season as they won promotion to the Premier League. He has 57 caps for his country and spent nearly five years at Burnley making more than 80 appearances. The latter stages of his Clarets career were dogged by injuries and he’s struggled for regular match minutes in recent seasons.

Brady said: “I’m delighted to get something done and I’m just excited and really looking forward to getting going and hitting the ground running.

“It’s been excellent coming into a good group. The manager phoned me a couple of weeks ago and I’ve really enjoyed it since I’ve come in.

“The lads have all been more than welcoming. The people