FORMER Colchester United loanee Callum Roberts has signed for Scunthorpe United.

The ex-Newcastle United attacker, who spent time on loan at the U's under John McGreal in the 2018-19 season, has penned a two-year deal with the National League North outfit after joining them from Scottish Premiership team Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee.

Roberts, 26, is aiming to secure promotion with his new club and help them get back into the Football League.

 

Roberts told the Scunthorpe website: “It’s an exciting project to be part of.

"Obviously the club is not where it should be and I want to help get the club back into the EFL.

"It’s going to be exciting times for the club and fans this coming season.

“I am looking to get back playing football again on a weekly basis and enjoying it at training and match days.

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"The ultimate aim this season is to win the league and achieve promotion with more to come in the future too.

“The only aim for me is to help the club win the league and hopefully everything goes to plan and I can get back to enjoying playing football again.”

 

Roberts' loan spell at Colchester ended early after he found his game time limited in North Essex, having joined them on a temporary basis in January, 2019.

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He managed only three substitute appearances for the U's, during his short spell at the JobServe Community Stadium.