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Michael Morrison returns to Cambridge United on an 18-month contract after agreement reached with Portsmouth




Cambridge United have announced the return to the club of Michael Morrison on a free transfer from Portsmouth.

The 34-year-old Haverhill-born centre-back has signed for the U's on an 18-month contract, with an agreement having been reached with Portsmouth to bring the player back to United.

Morrison came through the U’s academy before making his first-team debut for the club in 2005 at the age of 17.

Michael Morrison has returned to the U's Picture: Cambridge United
Michael Morrison has returned to the U's Picture: Cambridge United

After winning three straight Player of the Season awards, Morrison joined Leicester City where he made 93 appearances for the Foxes across three seasons.

Spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City and Reading followed, before he joined Portsmouth at the beginning of the current campaign.

He now signs for United after 15 years away and becomes the club’s latest defensive recruit, joining Steve Seddon, Ryan Bennett and Conor McGrandles as January arrivals.

“I am really pleased to be back,” Morrison said. “I always wanted to come back home someday so it’s an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

“I know we are in a fight but I look forward to helping the team have a good second half of the season by picking up results and rising up the table.”

Head coach Mark Bonner said, “I am delighted to add Michael to our team and bring him back to where it all started for him. He has an instant connection with the club and the city and he will help re-invigorate us in the weeks ahead.

“I believe his experience, personality and leadership will help create a spark in ourselves as we look to turn around the situation we find ourselves in.

“Michael has spent the vast majority of his career at a higher level and it has always been his aim to return to us and make an impact on the team.

“In the final week of the window, Michael’s addition will give everyone a lift. He is coming to help us, make us better and contribute to wins. That is all of our responsibility now; to respect the shirt, show the resilience required and take personal responsibility for the level and consistency of our performances.”



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