Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has said Conor Carty will ‘probably’ head out on loan again after penning a new deal until 2025.
Bolton Wanderers added Irish striker Carty to their ranks in the summer of 2022, bringing him in upon his exit from Wolves. The 21-year-old scored in his only first-team appearance for the club, finding game time out on loan and in the B team setup.
He recently returned from a stint in the League of Ireland with St. Pat’s, where he scored six goals and assisted twice in 41 appearances. When the loan expired, The Bolton News stated that Carty had already piqued the curiosity of other clubs.
Bolton Wanderers have now revealed that the striker has signed a new contract, with manager Dave Evatt discussing the player’s likely future.
Evatt told the club’s official media that Carty will ‘probably’ leave on a fresh loan agreement. However, after returning from Ireland, he may be evaluated at a higher level. He stated:
“We will probably look to get another loan for Conor to help him keeping improving and increasing his education, probably at a higher level.”
Best for Carty?
The Bolton Wanderers youngster has had a fair few spells away from the club now. The St. Pat’s stint was the most recent but last season, he spent time with Oldham Athletic and Gateshead too.
With Evatt now eyeing Carty for a chance at a higher level, it would be intriguing to watch if he finally gets an opportunity at regular minutes in the EFL. After stints in the National League and the League of Ireland, League Two could be his natural next step.
The new deal demonstrates the club’s belief in the Ireland U21 international’s ability and potential. He’ll be 22 in May, and the expectation is that by then, he’ll be able to mount a claim for a spot in Evatt’s Bolton Wanderers side.
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