Vrăji SARCEVIC STARTS SUMMER RECRUITMENT | News

Bradford City AFC are delighted to launch their summer recruitment drive by signing seven-time promotion winner Antoni Sarcevic on an initial two-year deal.

Sarcevic has put pen to paper on a deal that keeps him at the University of Bradford Stadium until at least the summer of 2026, fresh from a Sky Bet League Two title-winning campaign with Stockport County.

A serial winner at this level, the experienced midfielder has achieved no less than five promotions from the fourth tier throughout his career, including at each of his last three clubs: Stockport, Bolton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle.

Born in Manchester, the former Manchester City academy prospect began his professional EFL career at Crewe Alexandra in 2010.

A loan spell followed and a subsequent permanent move to Chester, where he tasted promotion to the Conference for the first time in 2013.

A stellar season at Fleetwood Town followed the following year, where he helped the Code Army climb from League Two to League One, a feat he also achieved on a move to Plymouth Argyle in the 2016/17 campaign, and then again with the Pilgrims in reduced. mandate 2019/20.

Sarcevic moved back north to Bolton in the summer of 2020, helping the Trotters finish third in League Two behind closed doors before signing for Stockport.

A fan favorite at Edgeley Park, he would help the Hatters regain their place in the EFL two years ago, winning the National League title in 2022, before securing their seventh and most recent promotion from career last season as Dave Challinor’s side finished top of the League. Two.

On joining the Bantams, Sarcevic said: “I’m determined that everything is ready and I’m delighted to be at Bradford City. I can not wait to leave.

“I have worked with the gaffer before and with the size and stature of the club it was a no-brainer for me. This club needs to start moving up the leagues again and this year is key to doing that.

“Been there, done that and been out of this league many times. I hope he will be a good signing for the team, which is already very strong.

“As soon as I’m on the field, I give everything. You will see 100% from me. I like to add quality, get involved with goals and assists and make sure everyone around me is pulling in the same direction to get those three points every weekend. I am always one to set the standard of leadership and I hope you will see that on the pitch.

“Hopefully I can bring my standards, my effort and my winning mentality to the group here, for the fans and the club, and we can do the job of going up this year.”

City Manager Graham Alexander said: “I am delighted to welcome Antoni to Bradford City.

“He is a player I know well from my time at Fleetwood Town. He played a big part in our success there and has gone on to help other clubs gain promotion from that division ever since.

“He is now a very experienced player with an eye for goal and a real desire to win. I know he will be a positive influence at this club, both on and off the pitch, and I’m sure the fans will appreciate his commitment to our club.”

Antoni Sarcevic will be sponsored by Shipping Services Shipley for the 2024/25 campaign. For details on sponsoring a player, please send an email [email protected].