Oxford United have completed their second signing of Deadline Day with Jay Matete joining on loan from Sunderland until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been involved in back-to-back promotions from League One, firstly with Sunderland and then Plymouth Argyle. Matete joins in time to play against Reading on Saturday.
“I’m really looking forward to it,” he told oufc.co.uk. “I have played against Oxford plenty of times and know they like to play the game the right way. They are in a strong position, have good players and a great set up. I can’t wait to get started.”
Des Buckingham said: “He has played a big part in both Sunderland and Plymouth doing well in this division, so he knows the league and what it takes to be successful in it. He is a very strong and powerful player who will bring additional strengths to our midfield. His ability to break play up and drive the team forward, along with a range of passing ability, will be important attributes to us between now and the end of the season.”
Head of Recruitment, Ed Waldron, added: “He’s a player we have admired for a while now. He has dominated games against us at times with his commitment and energy. He is combative, very competitive and a great character who we believe will make a real impact here.
“We have had a really good window, and this now covers all bases. We have signed Jamie Cumming, Joe Bennett, Jay Matete, Kyle Edwards, Tyler Burey, Owen Dale and Will Goodwin.
“There has been a lot of hard work involved and I’d like to thank the Board for backing us. With players also coming back from injury we look a lot stronger now than we did when the window opened - it’s going to be a very exciting end to the season.”
