Sligo Rovers academy chief Conor O’Grady expresses mixed emotions as Ireland underage international Aidan Gabbidon joins Swedish champions Malmo. The 16-year-old defender has signed for the 2024 Allsvenskan winners and Rovers received training compensation. Gabbidon played for Ireland at Under-15 and Under-16 levels and joined Rovers in 2023 from Valley Rovers. O’Grady highlights the transfer as a testament to the academy's quality and the clear pathway for young players from local leagues to the first team.
Sligo Rovers academy chief Conor O’Grady has admitted to mixed emotions after losing Ireland underage international Aidan Gabbidon to Swedish champions Malmo .
Gabbidon has played for Ireland at Under-15 and Under-16 levels. He arrived at Rovers in 2023 from Sligo/Leitrim side Valley Rovers. “While it’s disappointing to lose him, this transfer demonstrates the quality of work being done in our academy.
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