Ballymena United seal signing of striker Joe McCready from Institute

NIFL Premiership club Ballymena United have announced the signing of Joe McCready from Institute.

The striker joins the Sky Blues on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee after the sides reached an agreement, with the 29-year-old;s contract having been due to expire in the summer.

He began his career in Northern Ireland with Coleraine before moving to Institute during the summer of 2018.

“We're pleased to be able to announce that Joseph has agreed terms to join the club following positive negotiations with Institute FC,” manager David Jeffrey said, speaking to the club’s website.

“He is a player who we have been looking at for some time, but particularly over the last 18 months his performances have impressed ourselves, with both Paul McAreavey and Joe McCall having watched him closely.

“We followed the proper processes and submitted a request to Institute to meet with him and we were able to come to an agreement to bring him to the Showgrounds now.

“We are absolutely delighted and very much look forward to working with him.”

The club have gotten the deal done as they prepare for their Irish Cup Sixth Round clash with Warrenpoint Town this Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

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