Swansea City sees Abbey move to Rio Ave, while Williams faces speculation about his future
First up, Nelson Abbey, who was on loan with the Swans, has found a new home at Rio Ave in Portugal. He’s heading there on loan until the season wraps up. Abbey didn’t get much playtime with Swansea, just one League Cup match since joining from Olympiakos last summer. He’s pretty excited about this new chapter and shared his joy on Instagram, saying he’s grateful for the chance and can’t wait to get back to what he loves.
In other news, young talent Thomas Woodward has signed his first pro deal with Swansea. The 17-year-old midfielder has been with the club since he was nine and had a stellar season, scoring 30 goals across all levels. This contract runs until 2026, with an option for another year, so it’s a big step for him.
Also, Myles Peart-Harris has had his contract extended by Brentford until next summer. He’s been on loan at Swansea and has played 23 league games, scoring twice. It’s good news for him as he continues to develop.
Lastly, former player Owain Tudur Jones has come to the defense of manager Luke Williams regarding some recent comments about West Brom. Jones thinks it would’ve been unwise for Williams to completely rule out a move, even though he admits the situation could have been handled better. Williams acknowledged that he didn’t manage the speculation well, but Jones sympathizes with him, pointing out that loyalty in football can be tricky.
