Bristol City have added a third summer signing inside less than two weeks with the Robins confirming the arrival of former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Haydon Roberts on a free transfer.
Roberts spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Derby County, making 46 appearances in all competitions, and with his contract at Brighton expiring at the end of this month, the Rams were keen to bring him back to Pride Park, along with a number of City's Championship rivals including Sheffield Wednesday.
However, having visited the High Performance Centre last week and met Nigel Pearson, City’s pitch and promise of Championship football, plus the fact they acted quickly while others kept Roberts waiting on an offer, has ensured he’s now a Robin following Rob Dickie and Ross McCrorie to Ashton Gate. It's understood Roberts verbally informed City of his decision last week before embarking on a family holiday and returning to Bristol to undergo a medical this morning.
