Wycombe Wanderers have announced the signing of Manchester City midfielder Kian Breckin.
The 19-year-old joins the Adams Park side on a season-long loan from the current Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup holders, where he will wear the number eight shirt.
He comes the club’s second signing of the summer following Richard Keogh’s arrival from Ipswich Town last week.
On signing Breckin, who is contracted with the Citizens until 2027, Wycombe boss Matt Bloomfield said: “Kian has been on our radar for a long time and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to bring him here.
Kian Breckin is a #Chairboy 👇 https://t.co/VvRUA7jJNL
— James Richings (@James_BFP) July 11, 2023
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“Scott Mitchell, our new Head of Recruitment, has done a brilliant job in getting the deal over the line after weeks and weeks of hard work.
“There were a lot of clubs in for him but we know that the environment we’ve got here - in terms of the way we are going to play and the culture of looking after and developing players on and off the pitch - makes this an attractive place for players to come.
“He’s a really talented young lad with a big future in the game, and I know he’ll benefit from playing first-team football to add to the fantastic upbringing he’s already had in Manchester City’s youth setup.
“We’re really grateful to City for making this move happen and entrusting us with one of their young talents, and look forward to seeing him blossom over the coming weeks and months.”
🤝 Kian Breckin is a Blue!
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 11, 2023
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The teenager is the son of the former Rotherham United, Chesterfield, Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest centre back, Ian Breckin.
Upon signing for Wanderers, Kian played 24 times for the Manchester City PL2 side during the 2022/23 season, where he scored 11 goals.
Additionally, following Bloomfield’s appointment as Wanderers boss in February, the 39-year-old has regularly attended matches featuring the North West side to keep close tabs on the central midfielder.
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