Premier League attacking midfielder joins Crewe Alexandra on loan
A promising Premier leagie midfielder has joined Crewe Alexandra on loan, becoming the club's fifth summer signing.
Tommi O'Reilly has joined The Alex on a season-long deal from Aston Villa, after a deal was reached with the Europa League side.
The 21-year-old midfielder, described as a creative and attacking player, spent the first half of 2024/25 on loan with Shrewsbury in League One.
For the second half of last campaign, O'Reilly was recalled and teamed up with MK Dons in League Two.
O'Reilly made his first-team debut for Villa in the Europa Conference League in 2023 and has also represented the club in the EFL Trophy.
A product of Villa's academy, O' Reilly has also spent time on loan with Spanish third-tier side, Real Unión.
O' Reilly joins goalkeeper Sam Waller, full back, Reece Hutchinson, striker, Josh March, and centre back, Phil Croker in joining Lee Bell's squad for the 2025/26 season.
Crewe Alexandra said: "Everybody at Crewe Alexandra would like to welcome Tommi to the Club and wish him luck for the future."
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