Tranmere Rovers can confirm the sale of left-back Ethan Bristow to MLS club Minnesota United for an undisclosed fee.
Manager Ian Dawes said: “Ethan has been a key part of the first team since joining us from Reading last year, and his attitude and development has impressed from the start. We knew lots of clubs were looking at him and we had bids for him back in January so it’s no surprise to see him move.
“Whilst we will be sad to see him go, other players will see how Tranmere is a club where the culture and environment support development, and that will help us to recruit others who have great potential. I wish him all the best in the USA.”
Chairman Mark Palios added: “It is an important part of securing the financial stability of the Club for the future that we are a development club, and we have put the people and processes in place to make that happen. In the last six months we have started to see that bear fruit, with some players sold in January and now Ethan securing a move to the MLS. The football staff are now very much focused on securing a replacement.”
Technical Director Nigel Adkins said: “It’s important to get the balance between maintaining a competitive team and letting good players develop their careers. That’s why we have been preparing for this move and are well advanced in talks regarding a replacement.”
Everyone at the Club wishes Ethan good luck Stateside.