15-07-2022, 19:13
Birmingham City have made their third summer signing by recruiting former Everton, Norwich City and Wolves goalkeeper John Ruddy.
The 35-year-old has signed a one-year deal to follow the arrivals of Norwich winger Przemyslaw Placheta and Wolves defender Dion Sanderson on loan.
Ruddy was released by Wolves in June after five years at Molineux.
"Lots of teams have been back already training, so I have been ticking over and doing my own bits," said Ruddy.
"It is a massive club. You can see that from the infrastructure. I took a look at the squad and it is a very good squad - a lot of big characters, a lot of people who are still hungry for success, people with points to prove.
"I think once you have that blend, of experience with youth and the desire to achieve something, you are on to a winner already."
Auston Trusty
Auston Trusty began his career with Philadelphia Union before moving to fellow MLS side Colorado Rapids
Birmingham City have signed Arsenal central defender Auston Trusty on a season-long loan.
The USA Under-23 international, 23, moved to the Gunners from Major Soccer League side Colorado Rapids in January before re-joining them on loan for the rest of the MLS season.
"I am excited for the new chapter and the new challenges" Trusty said.
"I am willing to run, to get stuck into challenges and willing to sacrifice for my team-mates."
Trusty, who has not made a first-team appearance for Arsenal, is Blues' fourth new arrival since the Championship club appointed John Eustace as head coach.
The 35-year-old has signed a one-year deal to follow the arrivals of Norwich winger Przemyslaw Placheta and Wolves defender Dion Sanderson on loan.
Ruddy was released by Wolves in June after five years at Molineux.
"Lots of teams have been back already training, so I have been ticking over and doing my own bits," said Ruddy.
"It is a massive club. You can see that from the infrastructure. I took a look at the squad and it is a very good squad - a lot of big characters, a lot of people who are still hungry for success, people with points to prove.
"I think once you have that blend, of experience with youth and the desire to achieve something, you are on to a winner already."
Auston Trusty
Auston Trusty began his career with Philadelphia Union before moving to fellow MLS side Colorado Rapids
Birmingham City have signed Arsenal central defender Auston Trusty on a season-long loan.
The USA Under-23 international, 23, moved to the Gunners from Major Soccer League side Colorado Rapids in January before re-joining them on loan for the rest of the MLS season.
"I am excited for the new chapter and the new challenges" Trusty said.
"I am willing to run, to get stuck into challenges and willing to sacrifice for my team-mates."
Trusty, who has not made a first-team appearance for Arsenal, is Blues' fourth new arrival since the Championship club appointed John Eustace as head coach.
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