Queens Park Rangers have continued their spending spree
with the signing of Matthew Connolly from Arsenal.
Connolly has agreed a three-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road
after spending the first half of the season on loan at Colchester
United.
He made 16 Championship appearances for Colchester and is now
relishing the chance to forge a career at Loftus Road.
"It's very difficult to make the breakthrough at a club like
Arsenal, so when QPR made an offer I knew it was the right time to
move on," Connolly told the club's official website.
Fantastic
"Arsenal provided me with a great launch pad, but I need to be
playing first-team football at my age and this is a fantastic club
for me to pursue my career at.
"I know what the Championship is all about after my spell at
Colchester United and I'm delighted to be part of what appears to
be a very bright future at this football club."
QPR's capture of Connolly follows on from the deal to sign Hogan
Ephraim on a three-and-a-half year contract from West Ham
United.
Luigi De Canio has also arranged a swoop for Preston North End
striker Patrick Agyemang, who is discussing a switch to the
R's.