Canadian international joins Bit O’Red squad
SLIGO Rovers will confirm the signing of Canadian international Kris Twardek this morning on a contract until the end of the 2019 season, subject to international clearance.
The Millwall player spent the second part of last season on loan at League 2 Carlisle United, playing 12 matches, while he also played two games in the Championship for the Lions.
He was voted best player at Under-20 level last year for Canada and made his full debut against El Salvador as one of two senior caps so far. Last month he captained the Canadian Under-21s in the prestigious Toulon tournament.
Previously he was an underage Czech Republic international up to Under-19 level before the switch to Canada. Gerard Lyttle said: “I think Kris’ pedigree speaks volumes. He spent six months with Carlisle on loan and I spoke with Keith Curle and he thought really well of him, of his enthusiasm, and the talent and potential.
“The progress he has made at international level has been excellent and he has a lot of experience levels now, and I know he wants to try to be in the senior squad on a regular basis in the future.
“He’s hard-working, strong, quick and a big lad too which is what we are looking for. He can play as a winger, across a front three and has filled in a wing-back as well.
“Kris was recommended to us by Gerry Cassidy, and those I followed it up with in England were really surprised he was leaving that level, and the conversations we’ve had in the last few weeks have shown he’s really up for this move.
“Kris clearly has a lot of ability and he feels Sligo Rovers can give him the chance to build on it and show what he can do. The club were very sharp in getting the deal over the line.
“We are targeting another signing in the attacking area.”