Millwall have started preparing for next season with the signing of Harry Ransom from Eastbourne Borough FC.

The 19-year-old spent last week training full-time with Neil Harris’ men and impressed enough to be offered a deal to join at the end of the season, remaining with the National League South side until the summer.

As is normal with Millwall business, transfer terms were undisclosed for the youngster who came through the ranks on the south coast but Borough Chairman John Bonar was happy with the deal.

Destined for Higher Level

“It suits all parties,” Bonar told Borough FC.

“Harry will train at Millwall during the week, but will be back for Borough’s Thursday night training sessions and available for selection by Mark McGhee for the Saturday.

“We are delighted for Harry, who was frankly always destined for a level of football above National South.

“This represents very good business for all parties – but just as importantly, we are doing the right thing for Harry Ransom in human terms and we will be proud to follow his future progress in the game.

“I know that all supporters will join me in wishing Harry well.”

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Role Model

Borough’s assistant manager Danny Bloor gave Ransom a glowing reference upon his move.

“He’s an absolute role model for any youngster. He looks after himself well, conducts himself immaculately, and works really hard at his game.

“We were quick to sign Harry on a pro contract on his eighteenth birthday – eighteen months ago, while he was still an Academy player, because the potential was very clear.

“He is a smashing lad, with a lovely family who support him all the way. I’m sure he will now finish his Borough phase of his career in style.

“We will certainly miss him!”

It was said a number of clubs sent scouts to an Eastbourne fixture last week to follow the progress of the two-footed centre back, but so poor were the conditions the game was postponed leaving them none the wiser.

Millwall however had seen enough during training and made a move for the defender.

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