26-07-2025, 08:38
Preston North End are delighted to confirm Andrija Vukčević has joined the club on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.
The Montenegrin has impressed since joining up with PNE on trial on Monday 14th July. During that time, he has featured in pre-season friendlies against Getafe and Tranmere Rovers.
The left-back will now spend the next three years at Deepdale for what will be his first taste of English football.
Andrija said: “I'm really happy to be here. Since day one, everyone has been kind to me since I joined them in Spain. They helped me with everything I needed. I’m really, really delighted to be here.
“Now I want to showcase my abilities to show what I can do on the pitch and I'm sure that we're going to share some beautiful memories together.”
The 28-year-old’s career began in his home country with Budućnost Podgorica, where he earned experience playing in the Europa League.
Since leaving Montenegro, Andrija has played across Europe in Spain, Serbia, Belgium and Croatia, and in Mexico with his most recent club, Juárez.
Andrija also holds 18 caps for his country, often lining up alongside North End striker Milutin Osmajić.
Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “We’ve been really happy with Andy since he joined us out in Spain. He has a great attitude in training, gives his all every day, and he’s shown what he can do in the friendlies he’s played in.
“He gives us real pace and power down the left-hand side of the pitch and adds to our options in that area.”
Preston North End can confirm Ched Evans has left the club.
The striker, who has been with PNE since 2021, was offered a coaching role working within the club’s Academy but has chosen to continue his playing career — a decision which the club fully respects and supports.
Ched made 103 appearances during his time at Deepdale and was voted Players’ Player of the Year in the 2022/23 season.
Ched said: “After four years as a Preston North End player, I want to thank the Hemmings family and Peter Ridsdale, the managers I worked under from Alex Neil to latterly Paul Heckingbottom, my team-mates and all the PNE staff who have been nothing but supportive during my time at Deepdale.
“Most of all though this message is for the fans who gave me the warmest of welcomes and fantastic support when I was on the pitch, home and away. I will always have the best memories of my time at Preston.
“For now though I need to play and having received an offer from Fleetwood Town, I will be joining them from today, Friday 25th July.
“Finally, I wish the manager and all the players every success this coming season and I will be with the North End supporting from the sidelines.”
Everyone at Preston North End would like to thank Ched for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future.
The Montenegrin has impressed since joining up with PNE on trial on Monday 14th July. During that time, he has featured in pre-season friendlies against Getafe and Tranmere Rovers.
The left-back will now spend the next three years at Deepdale for what will be his first taste of English football.
Andrija said: “I'm really happy to be here. Since day one, everyone has been kind to me since I joined them in Spain. They helped me with everything I needed. I’m really, really delighted to be here.
“Now I want to showcase my abilities to show what I can do on the pitch and I'm sure that we're going to share some beautiful memories together.”
The 28-year-old’s career began in his home country with Budućnost Podgorica, where he earned experience playing in the Europa League.
Since leaving Montenegro, Andrija has played across Europe in Spain, Serbia, Belgium and Croatia, and in Mexico with his most recent club, Juárez.
Andrija also holds 18 caps for his country, often lining up alongside North End striker Milutin Osmajić.
Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “We’ve been really happy with Andy since he joined us out in Spain. He has a great attitude in training, gives his all every day, and he’s shown what he can do in the friendlies he’s played in.
“He gives us real pace and power down the left-hand side of the pitch and adds to our options in that area.”
Preston North End can confirm Ched Evans has left the club.
The striker, who has been with PNE since 2021, was offered a coaching role working within the club’s Academy but has chosen to continue his playing career — a decision which the club fully respects and supports.
Ched made 103 appearances during his time at Deepdale and was voted Players’ Player of the Year in the 2022/23 season.
Ched said: “After four years as a Preston North End player, I want to thank the Hemmings family and Peter Ridsdale, the managers I worked under from Alex Neil to latterly Paul Heckingbottom, my team-mates and all the PNE staff who have been nothing but supportive during my time at Deepdale.
“Most of all though this message is for the fans who gave me the warmest of welcomes and fantastic support when I was on the pitch, home and away. I will always have the best memories of my time at Preston.
“For now though I need to play and having received an offer from Fleetwood Town, I will be joining them from today, Friday 25th July.
“Finally, I wish the manager and all the players every success this coming season and I will be with the North End supporting from the sidelines.”
Everyone at Preston North End would like to thank Ched for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future.
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