Rochdale Afc sign Oldham winger Luke Hannant

rochdale afc have signed Oldham Athletic winger Luke Hannant on a deal until the end of next season. The 32-year-old scored once in 25 League Two appearances for Oldham after joining from Gateshead last summer. He has been included in the squad for Saturday’s home game against Tamworth.

Rochdale Afc confirm Hannant signing

National League leaders Rochdale completed the signing of Luke Hannant on a contract that runs to the end of next season, with the club adding an experienced wide option to their ranks. The move is recorded as a transfer from Oldham Athletic, where Hannant made 25 appearances in League Two and scored once after his transfer from Gateshead last summer. The club have already named him in the matchday squad for the upcoming home fixture against Tamworth.

Player record and immediate role

Hannant, who is 32 years old, arrives with recent first-team minutes at League Two level and the familiarity of having joined Oldham from Gateshead last summer. For supporters tracking the new arrival, rochdale afc will now have access to a winger who registered a single goal across 25 league outings during the season. The inclusion of Hannant in the squad for the next home game signals that rochdale afc see him as available for selection immediately after the registration was completed.

Immediate reaction and what happens next

Luke Hannant, Oldham Athletic winger, said: “I achieved a good amount of games with Gateshead at this level and I can’t wait to try and finish the season well. ” The comment outlines his view on playing at this tier and his intent moving forward. With a contract that lasts until the end of next season, rochdale afc have secured Hannant through the upcoming campaign, and he has been included for Saturday’s home game against Tamworth. Fans and squad observers will watch whether Hannant is used in that match and how rochdale afc integrate him as the season progresses.