Cameron McGeehan signs for new club after rejecting Cobblers deal
Cameron McGeehan has a new home following his decision not to stay at Northampton.
The midfielder, who scored 18 goals across two seasons at Sixfields, was offered a new contract at the end of last season but no agreement could be found, leading to his departure. Nesta Guinness-Walker and Lee Burge also left.
And it has just been confirmed that McGeehan is returning to Barnsley. The 31-year-old, who played 64 times for the club between 2017 and 2020, scoring nine goals, has signed a one-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.
McGeehan said: “It’s a great feeling to be back. As soon as you come in, it feels a little bit like home again. I had some really positive conversations with the head coach, and he was really keen to bring me back and use my experience here, so I was delighted to make it happen.
“I feel like there’s some unfinished business, and I’m still really hungry to succeed. This club, the fans and the way we play here gave me the best feeling out of all my options, and I’m excited for what’s to come.”
Manager Daniel Stendel added: “I am very happy to welcome Cameron back to Barnsley. He is a player I know extremely well and someone who understands exactly how I want my teams to play.
“His energy, pressing and mentality were very important to us before, and I am confident he will bring those same qualities again. Cameron is a leader on and off the pitch and he will add experience and intensity to our squad. I am really pleased to be working with him again.”