Striker Cian Lynch 'excited' by Finn Harps move

Cian Lynch says he’s ‘excited’ to be making a return to the League of Ireland having joined Finn Harps.

The Dubliner has signed a two-year deal at Finn Park ahead of Friday’s First Division opener against Galway United in Ballybofey.

Lynch came through the ranks at Cabinteely FC before going on to play in the USL and NPSL with Lakeland Tropics, Erie Commodores, Calgary Foothills and Little Rock Rangers.

Lynch attended Cape Breton University in Canada, where he helped the Capers to consecutive league championships.

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“I’m delighted to have got the signing done,” Lynch said of his arrival at Harps.

“Having spent the last few years over in Canada and the US I wasn’t too sure what was next but from the second I sat down with Dave (Rogers) I could tell Finn Harps was the best place for me to continue to develop as a player and person.

Cian Lynch training with Finn Harps on Thursday. Photo: Joe Boland, North West Newspix

“You can tell as soon as you speak with Dave he’s got something different than most managers, he’s got a real passion not just for the game but for the culture and environment he wants to build in the community between the fans and the club and that’s what sold it for me.

“I’m excited to be playing back home in Ireland and to get out in front of the fans at Finn Park and they can be sure that every time I put on that jersey I’ll give 110% for them and everyone involved with the club.”

Rogers described Lynch as a striker ‘with a real eye for goal ,physical presence, mobile and with great hold up play and can bring others into the game around him’.

The Harps manager said: “His time in the USA and Canada has added a positive technical aspect to his game and he is a tremendous athlete. Cian is an excellent addition to the squad and will now provide strong competition in our attack. I'm excited for Finn Harps fans to see him in action now that the season is about to begin.”