OSSAMA Ashley has left Colchester United and joined their League Two rivals Salford City for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old midfielder has left the U's to join the Ammies on a two-year contract.
Ashley made his EFL debut for Colchester last August, after joining them from West Ham United.
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He made 35 league and cup appearances for the U's, who were unbeaten in 15 of the 20 games he played in 2023.
Ashley told the Salford website: “It’s a team I’ve followed closely during last season and a team that stood out in the league.
Ash is an Ammie 🤩
— Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) June 30, 2023
Let's get to work, @_1oashley 🫡 pic.twitter.com/UTdiCTTWPH
"Certainly when we played them [with Colchester] it was probably the hardest team we played against, and the style of football is attractive so I’m really happy to be here.
“I spoke to the Gaffer, he proposed the project to me and his plans for next season and how he sees me in that role and that was something that really stood out for me.
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"His style of football to really get the ball moving is something that’s very attractive and doesn’t happen much in this league, so the only way is up and I’m glad I’ve signed.
New arrival at The Peninsula Stadium 📍 pic.twitter.com/mwZCoE9vI6
— Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) June 30, 2023
“I’m athletic, I love a tackle, I’m a workhorse, and I’m somebody that doesn’t stop running.
"I give my all for the team and I’m trying to do our best to win.”
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