Aston Villa have confirmed the loan transfer of a defender
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15:27, 16 Jun 2025
Aston Villa have confirmed a loan transfer
Aston Villa have confirmed a loan transfer(Image: Getty Images)
Aston Villa defender Josh Feeney has joined Huddersfield Town on loan for the season.
The 20-year-old continues in League One after playing for Shrewsbury Town in the last campaign.
Feeney made 37 league appearances last term and scored once, but the Shrews were relegated from the third tier after finishing in 24th position.
Huddersfield manager Lee Grant said: “I am delighted to bring Josh through the door here at Huddersfield Town, as he bolsters our defensive unit heading towards the 2025/26 season.
“Josh is a young, talented defender who has a season of experience playing in this division, proving he can deal with the demands of a busy schedule, and is ready and capable of making another step up, as he becomes another addition to our back line.
"We are excited by the potential in Josh this season and we know that he’s motivated in helping Huddersfield Town and the team towards our goals.
“I would like to thank Aston Villa for their trust in assisting the development of one of their bright young talents, and we look forward to working with Josh as we head into pre-season.”
Feeney said: “I am thrilled to join Huddersfield Town for the season, a club that has a positive feeling around it and ambition, in Sky Bet League One.
“After conversations with Manager Lee Grant, I felt like this was absolutely the right move for me to continue my development. He has clear values and objectives, and that is something that I can really get on board with.
“The objectives are clear, and I can’t wait to contribute to the side this season, hopefully giving the fans some positive memories on the way.”
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