Crawley Town’s promotion-winning wing-back, Nick Tsaroulla, has joined us on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year.
The 25-year-old leaves West Sus*** as a club legend having endeared himself to Red Devils supporters over the course his four-year spell at the Broadfield Stadium.
Richard Montague, who sits on our board and leads on recruitment, said: “Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge the close connection Nick has forged with Crawley since making his professional debut for them in the 2020-21 season.
“We know how much he enjoyed his time there, and how he appreciates the club setting him on his path as a senior professional.
“It’s easy to see why he is so loved by Crawley’s fans. He’s a really exciting player – tenacious in his approach, an excellent dribbler, unpredictable and capable of scoring goals out of nowhere.
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“He’s also very strong in defensive phases and comfortable playing on both flanks, so he’ll be a fantastic support to Jodi Jones, Aaron Nemane and our other wide options.
“As well as adding depth to the squad, Nick brings more than 100 games worth of League Two experience as well as a fantastic personality.
“He’s going to be a brilliant addition on so many levels and we’re delighted he’s decided to progress his career with us.”
Tsaroulla is a product of Tottenham Hotspur’s academy and spent time in Brentford’s B team before signing his first professional contract with Crawley early in the 2020-21 season.
Months later, he scored one of the biggest goals in the club’s history as, only seven games into his senior career, he weaved past several Leeds United players to set his side on the path to a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Marcelo Bielsa’s Premier League outfit. The sensational finish unsurprisingly earned him the Goal of the Season award.
He went from strength-to-strength thereafter and last season made 49 appearances, scoring six and assisting another six, to help his side win promotion
