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Matt Dibley-Dias
Former Northampton Town loanee Matt Dibley-Dias has joined non-league Braintree Town in an attempt to kick-start his injury-riddled career.
The 22-year-old midfielder joined Cobblers on a season-long loan in the summer of 2024 but made only three appearances in all competitions, including just one league start, before being sent back to Fulham with an injury in January. He endured a similarly frustrating spell at League Two Chesterfield earlier this season, limited to four appearances before again returning to Craven Cottage halfway through the campaign.
Dibley-Dias has yet to appear for Fulham's first team but made two EFL Trophy appearances for their under-21s in 2023/24 and now heads to Braintree, who are currently 21st in the National League. The Iron brought in forward Amir Hadi from National League South side Farnborough at the same time.
Braintree hosted Aldershot Town on Wednesday evening but although he joined the club in time to feature, Dibley-Dias did not feature in the squad due to an injury.
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