Bristol City have confirmed the signing of Mark Sykes on a three-year deal, becoming Nigel Pearson's first key signing of the summer.
The 24-year-old midfielder underwent a medical at the High Performance Centre earlier on Monday as City's summer recruitment plan gets into full swing following the news Callum O'Dowda will be released on the expiration of his contract.
Sykes, naturally a right attacking midfielder, joins on a free after opting against extending his deal with the League One side. He scored eight goals and assisted five last season in 36 league starts.