Peterborough United sign a former Manchester United midfielder

Peterborough United have signed former Manchester United midfielder Ethan Hamilton.
By Alan Swann
Published 13th Aug 2020, 13:49 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2020, 13:50 BST
Ethan Hamilton (red) playing for Manchester United against Spurs in a Premier 2 match. Photo: Getty Images.Ethan Hamilton (red) playing for Manchester United against Spurs in a Premier 2 match. Photo: Getty Images.
Ethan Hamilton (red) playing for Manchester United against Spurs in a Premier 2 match. Photo: Getty Images.

Hamilton was released by United this summer so there is no transfer fee. The 21 year-old has signed a two-year contract at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Hamilton spent last season on loan at League One strugglers Southend United and Bolton. He was on loan at Rochdale in the 2018-19 season and scored a terrific goal against Posh at London Road on his debut.

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Hamilton. who is a Scottish youth international, never appeared for Manchester United, but he was included in a couple of Champions League squads when Jose Mourinho was manager at Old Trafford.

Hamilton has scored six goals in 44 Football League appearances.

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