25-06-2025, 20:21
Peterborough United have re-signed Stockport County defender Sam Hughes for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old, who made 19 appearances for Posh during a loan spell last season, has agreed a three-year contract.
He added stability to boss Darren Ferguson's defence in the second half of the League One campaign, enabling them to stave off the threat of relegation and finish 18th.
"It is still a young group that we have and he brings a lot of leadership qualities, but he is also a very good defender," Ferguson said.
"He has a good understanding of how we play, which is important, so I think he is a big signing for us. He is very vocal on the pitch and that will help the others.
"We have worked really hard to get it over the line and I am delighted."
Hughes, who joined Stockport from Burton Albion last summer, scored his only Peterborough goal so far in a 3-0 win over Charlton in March.
He is their second signing of the summer transfer window following winger Declan Frith, from Swiss club FC Thun.
Hughes said: "I know what the manager expects and I think I actually played some of the best football in my career when I was here last season, so hopefully that can continue.
"It is not just about playing games, I have come here to be successful."
Peterborough United have signed midfielder Brandon Khela from Birmingham City on a four-year deal.
Posh have paid an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old, who has been with Blues since the age of seven.
Coventry-born Khela made his Birmingham debut in August 2023 and played his first league game two months later before joining Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan for the rest of the 2023-24 season.
After six more appearances for Blues at the start of last term in League One, Khela went on loan to Bradford City for the last four months of the campaign, playing 15 times as the Bantams won automatic promotion from League Two.
"I think he is going to be a really good player, he is an excellent signing for the football club," Posh boss Darren Ferguson said., external
"He has been with Birmingham City for most of his life, he had a loan stint at Bradford City last season, played 15 times and I like the fact he played for a team that had to win every week. You have to do that at Bradford and of course they went on to gain promotion.
"I know there were other clubs interested, but the chairman has managed to get this done and I am delighted."
Khela's deal runs until the summer of 2029 and has an option for a further year.
The 28-year-old, who made 19 appearances for Posh during a loan spell last season, has agreed a three-year contract.
He added stability to boss Darren Ferguson's defence in the second half of the League One campaign, enabling them to stave off the threat of relegation and finish 18th.
"It is still a young group that we have and he brings a lot of leadership qualities, but he is also a very good defender," Ferguson said.
"He has a good understanding of how we play, which is important, so I think he is a big signing for us. He is very vocal on the pitch and that will help the others.
"We have worked really hard to get it over the line and I am delighted."
Hughes, who joined Stockport from Burton Albion last summer, scored his only Peterborough goal so far in a 3-0 win over Charlton in March.
He is their second signing of the summer transfer window following winger Declan Frith, from Swiss club FC Thun.
Hughes said: "I know what the manager expects and I think I actually played some of the best football in my career when I was here last season, so hopefully that can continue.
"It is not just about playing games, I have come here to be successful."
Peterborough United have signed midfielder Brandon Khela from Birmingham City on a four-year deal.
Posh have paid an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old, who has been with Blues since the age of seven.
Coventry-born Khela made his Birmingham debut in August 2023 and played his first league game two months later before joining Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan for the rest of the 2023-24 season.
After six more appearances for Blues at the start of last term in League One, Khela went on loan to Bradford City for the last four months of the campaign, playing 15 times as the Bantams won automatic promotion from League Two.
"I think he is going to be a really good player, he is an excellent signing for the football club," Posh boss Darren Ferguson said., external
"He has been with Birmingham City for most of his life, he had a loan stint at Bradford City last season, played 15 times and I like the fact he played for a team that had to win every week. You have to do that at Bradford and of course they went on to gain promotion.
"I know there were other clubs interested, but the chairman has managed to get this done and I am delighted."
Khela's deal runs until the summer of 2029 and has an option for a further year.
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