Gary Deegan: Cambridge United sign Shrewsbury Town midfielder

Gary Deegan made 48 appearances for Shrewsbury last season

League Two side Cambridge United have signed midfielder Gary Deegan on a two-year deal after his exit from Shrewsbury Town.

The 29-year-old mutually agreed to cancel his contract at the Shrews.

The Irish midfielder has also played for Southend, Northampton, Hibernian, Coventry and Irish side Bohemians.

"I like to see myself as a leader and I want to have a big part to play here at Cambridge United," he told the club website.

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