Peterborough United annonce signing of Walsall defender Evan Weir
Peterborough United have officially announced the signing of defender Evan Weir from Walsall.
Weir will officially become a Posh player on 1st July when his contract with Walsall expires.
The 24-year-old appeared 34 times for Walsall last season and scored four goals in all competitions as the Saddlers finished 13th in League Two.
He can play at either centre-back or left-back and is also comfortable as a wing-back.
Posh secured the signing of Weir some time ago but the signing now been officially announced. Weir played alongside David Okagbue in the 2024-25 season after joining Walsall from Irish side Drogheda.
Manager Luke Williams said: "Evan is a really positive player, he can fend for himself as a defender, but he can also join in attacks and deliver into the box well. He makes a lot of progressive passes and was one of the most productive players in terms of forward passing in League Two last season.
"He is a terrific striker of a dead ball, which is rare, there is a fine art to it. He has excellent technique and can generate a lot of power, so we look forward to having that as an additional tool. I am looking forward to working with him."
Weir said: "When I first heard of the interest, it was a move that was something that really appealed, the opportunity to move up a league and test myself at a new level.
"I am delighted to get it done so early in the summer and I can't wait to get started and work with the manager, Luke Williams. I know David (Okagbue) really well, we have already spoken about places to live and areas in the city, and the fact that I know someone so well already is definitely a positive.
"I like to take set-pieces, I have scored a few goals and hopefully that will continue here. League One is a really exciting league with the teams coming down from the Championship, they are going to be good occasions, and I am really excited to play in front of the supporters."