Matty Foulds expresses relief after signing new Bradford City deal

Matthew Foulds. Picture courtesy of Bradford City AFC.

BRADFORD CITY defender Matthew Foulds has followed the lead of Jorge Sikora by putting pen to paper to sign a new one-year contract - keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2021-22 season.

Ex-City academy product Foulds was offered a new deal upon the expiry of his short-term agreement, which came to an end following the 2020-21 campaign.

He said: “I am over the moon to be staying here and cannot wait for pre-season to begin.

“I did not play a lot of games last season, so getting the call to say I would be offered a contract extension was a huge relief for me and my family.

“There is certainly more to come from me and, despite only playing three matches last season, I obviously did enough to earn a new deal.

“I already know the gaffer quite well, so to have him here with us is a huge boost for me. I know he believes in me, so it is up to me to repay his faith when I am given the chance to play.

“I grew up watching Bradford City and now I will be on the pitch in front of our supporters. I want to show them why I should be playing - and why I love this club.”

Bantams boss Derek Adams added: “We are very pleased to have secured Matty’s services for at least the coming season.

“He is a player I know well, having tried to sign him at Morecambe last summer, when he left Everton. We have kept in touch since, and already built a strong relationship.

“Matty has lots of ability and is still young. In the minutes he managed to get here last season - from January onwards - he showed everyone what he is capable of and what an asset to our squad he is.

“As a Bradford lad, he is desperate to succeed for this club, and I am looking forward to finally working with him.”