Wycombe Wanderers have made their first signing of the summer transfer window.
The Chairboys confirmed the arrival of 20-year-old Jasper Pattenden from Non League Worthing on June 23, after impressing Sam Grace and Gareth Ainsworth during a trial period at the end of last season.
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— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) June 23, 2022
The attacking/creative midfielder, who is a former product of the Brighton & Albion youth system, won Worthing’s Young Player of the Year last season as they were crowned the Isthmian League Premier Division champions with 97 points.
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— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) June 23, 2022
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He also scored the club’s 100th league goal of the campaign against Brightlingsea Regent.
Worthing’s Director of Football, Nathan Bowen, told the club’s media: “Jasper has been a pleasure to coach over the last four years.
🔥 @WorthingAcademy graduate @JasperPattenden scoring the goal to seal the win that secured promotion
— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) April 9, 2022
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“He’s worked tremendously hard and been a consistent performer throughout.
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“He’s a great role model for the other youngsters coming through.
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— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) June 23, 2022
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“It’s brilliant to see one of our academy graduates get this opportunity.”
Additionally, as part of the transfer, Wanderers will send an XI to play a friendly at Worthing on Tuesday 2nd August, kicking off at 7.45pm.
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