Charles Vernam: Lincoln City sign Bradford winger on free transfer

Lincoln-born Charles Vernam scored three goals in his final three Bradford City appearances

Lincoln City have signed winger Charles Vernam on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old rejected the offer of a new contract at Bradford City after a season and a half at Valley Parade.

The former Derby County academy product scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for the Bantams after joining from Burton Albion in February last year.

"Charles is a player who fits what we want from an attacking player - someone who can be direct and aggressive going forward," said head coach Mark Kennedy.

"He's a Lincoln lad who we know is looking forward to representing his hometown club.

"He has excellent attributes, can create and score goals, will be a real attacking threat and we are delighted to have signed him when, as a free agent, he's had a lot of other interest.

"Charles is a great age and has the ability to make a big contribution in what we are building moving forward," Kennedy added to the club website.

Vernam becomes Lincoln's second summer capture from Bradford after the signing of defender Paudie O'Connor from the Bantams earlier this week.

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