Duff adds final player to Shels squad as Jordan McEneff signs on loan from Arsenal

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Shelbourne have completed the signing of Jordan McEneff on loan from Arsenal.

The Derry native joined the Gunners’ academy in 2017 and has been a regular for their under-18 and under-23 sides.

A series of injuries had halted his progress but the London club rewarded him with a contract extension in March 2021 while he was recovering. 

A central midfielder by trade, McEneff can also operate in a more advanced role and occasionally wide. 

The 20-year-old, who is also eligible for Northern Ireland has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at under-17 level. 

Shels head coach Damien Duff said “Jordan is a brilliant, exciting signing and also the last player that will arrive in this window. It is a brand new squad that is hungry and desperate to succeed and the players will be brilliant for Jordan. 

“He has amazing quality but has had a difficult time with injuries. We aim to get him fit, keep him fit and get him back to his very best.”

McEneff mentioned that Duff’s knowledge of English football was a factor in the move. “When Damien rang me it was very exciting and he understands how it is in England for me. The squad seems very exciting and the set-up is very attractive. 

“I know how good the league is and with the Club promoted recently it is going in the right direction. Most teams will be really competitive and I’m looking forward to playing first-team football with excellent coaching staff around the club.”

Jordan McEneff is the younger brother of former Shamrock Rovers and current Hearts midfielder, Aaron McEneff. 



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