Everton send Reece Welch on loan to Forest Green Rovers

Welcome to Rovers, Reece Welch!👋

The highly rated @Everton defender joins us on a season-long loan👊#WeAreFGR💚

— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) August 10, 2023

"It's great to be here. I wanted to get out on loan and get some experience. This is the next step I needed, and I can't wait to show what I can do at Forest Green," he told the club website.

Manager David Horseman added: "This is one we're really excited about. A big thank you to Everton for making it sure got done.

"Reece is a really physical centre-back with good mobility. He's a lovely footballer. He arrives with good pedigree, and he's highly rated at Everton. He will help us a lot this season."