Forest Green Rovers sign Merthyr striker Rees

Merthyr Town striker Ricardo Rees tying the laces on his purple bootsImage source, Becky Handley
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Ricardo Rees counts Yate Town and Bath City among his former clubs

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Merthyr Town striker Ricardo Rees in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

Rees scored 23 goals in 25 National League North appearances for the Martyrs this term, having hit the target 38 times in 2023-24 and 33 in the previous season.

Rovers say Rees' fellow Welshman Robbie Savage, their boss, is "absolutely delighted" to welcome the former Bristol City Under-23s academy product to their ranks.

Rees could make his debut when Rovers host Halifax Town on Saturday, 3 January (15:00 GMT).

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