Blackburn Sign Sam Morsy on One-Year Deal
Tony Mowbray says the 34-year-old will add the physical presence and experienced leadership the club wanted in midfield.
Overview
- Blackburn Rovers confirmed on Monday that they have signed free agent Sam Morsy to a one-year contract, making him the club's third summer signing.
- Morsy is a 34-year-old midfielder who captained Ipswich through promotion and a Premier League season, had a brief spell with Kuwait SC, and completed a six-month contract with Bristol City earlier this year.
- Manager Tony Mowbray acknowledged he held talks with Morsy and praised his fitness, physicality and confidence as reasons for the move.
- While without a club this summer Morsy trained at the PFA pre-season programme for free agents, a step that helped him stay fit and attract Blackburn's interest.
- The signing adds experienced midfield depth at Ewood Park, reconnects Morsy with family roots in the area, and is likely to affect Blackburn's midfield selection and leadership on and off the pitch this season.