Loan deal for Watford star as two signed at St Albans City
Jorell Johnson who has joined St Albans on loan from Watford for a month. Picture: ALAN COZZI/WATFORD FC - Credit: Archant
St Albans have announced the signing of two players, with one having the potential to cause quite a stir.
Jorell Johnson joins on a month’s loan from Watford while Gerardo Smaldone has graduated through City’s development squad.
Johnson is a centre half, who was also the captain of Watford’s U18 team, and his signing will be seen as something of a coup.
The 19-year-old has had experience of the non-league scene having spent time at Hemel Hempstead Town last season.
St Albans owner, Lawrence Levy, said: “It is great for us. We have a good relationship with Watford and I want to thank them for their assistance with this.”
Smaldone on the other hand is home grown, having played for St Albans Youth since he was eight.
His signing continues the club’s desire to develop their own players.
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Levy added: “He is part of the SAFA college scheme as well at Oaklands College.
“He is a midfielder and played for the first team in a pre-season friendly against Crystal Palace.”
