Manchester United have named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Lyon which includes Jonny Evans.
01.07.2023 - 13:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ethan Galbraith has joined League One side Leyton Orient following his departure from Manchester United.
The 22-year-old confirmed in May that he would be departing United this summer. He made his senior debut for the Reds in November 2019, stepping off the bench as a late substitute in a 2-1 Europa League defeat to FC Astana for what proved to be his sole first-team appearance for the club.
Galbraith joined United's academy from Linfield in 2017 and he signed his first professional contract with the club the following year. He has spent the past two seasons out in the EFL getting minutes under his belt in men's professional football.
Galbraith spent the 2021/22 campaign with Doncaster Rovers in League One, scoring once in 36 games for Donny as the Yorkshire side were relegated to League Two. In the recently concluded campaign, Galbraith played 38 games and scored four goals for Salford City.
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Having been released from United, it has not taken long for Galbraith to find another club. He has agreed a two-year contract with London side Leyton Orient, who have won promotion to League One.
The switch to Brisbane Road means Galbraith with again link up with former United midfielder Ritchie Wellens, whom he played under at Doncaster. Galbraith pinpointed Wellens as a 'big factor' behind wanted to sign for the O's.
"From playing against Leyton Orient last season, I got a good feel for the side here, and the style of football," Galbraith told the club website.
"Richie was a big factor, I know how he likes to play, and how he wants to get the best out of his players, so it was a great fit."
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