Cambridge United sign Ahadme as Lavery agrees new deal
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Promoted Cambridge United sign forwards Gassan Ahadme and Shayne Lavery as they prepare to return to League One.
Gassan Ahadme (left) and Shayne Lavery have both committed themselves to Cambridge United for the next 12 months [Getty Images]
Cambridge United have re-signed forward Gassan Ahadme on a season-long loan deal from Charlton Athletic while striker Shayne Lavery has returned to the club on a 12-month contract.
Ahadme, 25, spent last season on loan with Cambridge's League One rivals Stevenage, scoring four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions before a hip injury curtailed his campaign in December.
While an Ipswich Town player, he was on loan at Cambridge in the 2023/24 season where he scored 11 goals in 29 League One games.
"I am really happy to be back. I have good memories of the season I had here, but I am trying to hit new levels and I am expecting a lot of myself," he told the club website.
Northern Ireland international Shayne Lavery has signed a new one year deal at The Abbey Stadium having spent the past two seasons at the club, helping them to promotion from League Two last season.
The 27-year-old featured in 30 games, scoring seven goals as the U's secured promotion on the final day of the season with a 0-0 draw at Crewe.
Lavery had become a free agent at the end of the season but is pleased to commit himself to the club for at least a further year.
"It [a return] was always a possibility. There was just a bit of waiting time, but I am buzzing to still be here and can't wait to get going," he said.
"The gaffer and the staff found a good way of managing my minutes and I am looking forward to staying fit, scoring goals and helping the team."