Stockport sign Odin Bailey on permanent deal

✍️ We are delighted to announce that Odin Bailey's loan spell at Edgeley Park has been made permanent, joining from Salford City an undisclosed fee.

Welcome home, Odin! 🪄#StockportCounty

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"It's great to welcome Odin back as a Stockport County player on a permanent basis," said manager Dave Challinor.

"He's had such a positive influence on the group during his loan, he's had a really enjoyable experience and it was everyone's ambition to be able to make this happen.

"The continuity that this will provide to our team will be vital and I'm sure from a supporters' perspective, everyone will be delighted to see him remain with us."

Director of football Simon Wilson added: "Clearly it's been no secret this is a deal all parties were keen to get done and thankfully over the last 48 hours we were able to get there.

"I'd firstly like to thank Salford for their co-operation over the weekend, especially given their recent managerial change. Secondly, a big thanks to Odin for staying professional throughout this time. The life of a player isn't always straightforward! But his standards never dipped.

"It's with great delight that Odin is now a permanent member of our squad and our journey together continues. Hopefully in the coming years we can realise our shared ambitions."