THE New Saints have completed their third signing of the summer.

Dan Williams has returned to the Oswestry club on a full time deal after spending last season on loan from English Championship side Swansea City.

Williams becomes the Saints' third signing of the summer after midfielder Rory Holden joined from Port Vale and goalkeeper Reece Thompson from Shrewsbury Town.

Prior to joining TNS, the 22-year-old developed through the ranks of Swansea City’s academy featuring regularly throughout the age groups right up to the under-23s.

Williams said: “I am delighted to return to Park Hall on a permanent basis.

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"Since joining the club last September, Craig Harrison and the rest of the squad have made me feel right at home, so I am thrilled to be back here.

"It was great to play a key part in last season’s success but we have big ambitions to do even better this season starting with the UEFA Champions League fixtures in a couple of weeks’ time. The club has success within its DNA so I can’t wait for the season ahead." 

TNS head coach Craig Harrison said: “Dan played a crucial role within the team last season, so it’s great to have signed him on a permanent deal ahead of the upcoming season.

"In addition to his obvious on field qualities in midfield, he brings the right mentality and attitude to the group, so there was no doubt we wanted to sign him when the opportunity presented itself. I am looking forward to seeing him develop even further in the years ahead."

Border Counties Advertizer: Rory Holden has signed for TNS.

Rory Holden has signed for TNS.

Meanwhile 25 year old Holden also joins the JD Cymru Premier champions from English League Two side Port Vale.

The Northern Irishman said: “I’m delighted to have signed for The New Saints FC.

"There’s a rich history of success here and I want to be involved in some of the club’s historic nights moving forward. We have some huge fixtures coming up in the UEFA Champions League and I want to do everything I can to help the club progress in Europe.

“There’s some incredible talent within this squad and it’s a pleasure to be a part of it. Craig and the lads have really helped me settle in since I arrived, so I’m really enjoying my start to life at the home of the Welsh champions.”

Harrison welcomed the midfielder to Park Hall.

He said: “We’re thrilled to bring someone of Rory’s exceptional talent to the club. He boasts excellent experience at a high level across the English Football League and there is no doubt this is a signing that adds additional quality to our squad.

“His versatility across the attacking line will be brilliant for us and this is exactly the kind of signing we wanted to make to bolster our options ahead of the new season."

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