Cambridge United are pleased to announce the signing of Shane McLoughlin on a one-year deal...
The 28-year-old midfielder arrives at the Cledara Abbey Stadium following a successful trial period with the club.
McLoughlin moved from Ireland to join Ipswich Town on a youth contract in 2013, before earning a professional contract with the club following the end of his scholarship.
After leaving the Tractorboys in 2019, McLoughlin signed for AFC Wimbledon and went on to make 81 appearances for the club across three seasons.
Moves to Morecambe, Salford City and Newport County followed, before he joined the U’s ahead of the beginning of the 2025/26 season.
“I am very excited,” McLoughlin said. “I have been in the last week and have gotten an idea of what the club is about, what the manager wants this season and what the lads are striving for.
“It’s a big club for this division and I am raring to get back into it now. I can’t wait for Saturday and the season ahead.”
Neil Harris added, “I am pleased to welcome Shane to the football club. He has impressed us all during the past week, with the way he has trained with the team and played in two pre-season games.
“He is a versatile midfielder who will add strength to the department, with an ability to cover other positions, too. I am looking forward to working with him further over the coming season.”
McLoughlin joins United as the club's eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
