Ryan Sweeney: Bristol Rovers sign Stoke City defender on loan to end of season

Ryan Sweeney joined AFC Wimbledon's academy aged eight in 2005

League One club Bristol Rovers have signed Stoke City defender Ryan Sweeney on loan for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old former AFC Wimbledon player joined the Premier League side in 2016 for an undisclosed fee, thought to be in the region of £250,000.

Sweeney, who has previously represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-18 level, made 13 league appearances for the Dons, but is yet to play for Stoke.

Rovers boss Darrell Clarke said: "He'll be a valuable addition to our squad."

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