Reece Byrne has expressed his delight at signing for a 'big club' after confirming his transfer to Newcastle United. The promising Irish goalkeeper will join from Bohemians after announcing the transfer via social media on Wednesday night.
The 18-year-old has been pictured at the Magpies' academy, although the club are yet to confirm the deal for the teenager. Byrne will link up with fellow Republic of Ireland youth international Alex Murphy, and is United's first signing of the summer as the academy overhaul continues.
The goalkeeper has made one senior appearance for the current leaders of the League of Ireland, and has represented his country at under-19 level. Byrne shared a picture of his contract signing on Instagram and wrote 'proud day for me and my family to sign for such a big club like Newcastle, onwards and upwards from here'.
