Glenavon FC are delighted to announce the signing of Francely Lomboto from Sligo Rovers for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old striker joins Paddy McLaughlin's side having netted 4 goals and assisting once in 25 games for Rovers this season. The Lurgan Blues' latest signing also spent time with his native Galway United, coming through their academy, before making the move to the Showgrounds in November last year.
What happened?
Glenavon FC have signed Francely Lomboto from Sligo Rovers, boosting their attacking options ahead of the new season. The 25-year-old striker joins Paddy McLaughlin's side with a proven track record of scoring goals.
Why it matters for Glenavon FC
The signing of Lomboto is a significant boost to Glenavon FC's attacking options, and will provide competition for places in the squad. The 25-year-old striker has a proven track record of scoring goals, and will look to make an immediate impact at Mourneview Park.
What comes next?
Glenavon FC are set to face Newington Youth in their next fixture on September 19th, and will be looking to make a strong start to the new season. With Lomboto on board, the Lurgan Blues will be confident of achieving a positive result.
As the new season gets underway, Glenavon FC will be looking to build on the success of last season. With the signing of Lomboto, the Lurgan Blues will be confident of making a strong push for the top six. The 25-year-old striker will be looking to make an immediate impact at Mourneview Park, and will be hoping to score goals and help his new team achieve success.
Glenavon FC manager Paddy McLaughlin was delighted to sign Lomboto, saying, "It's great to get Francely on board. He's a powerful and quick striker who will excite fans and score goals with the service he gets from our wide players. We're buzzing to get him in and I have to thank the club for once again backing me in the transfer market."
Lomboto was also excited to join Glenavon FC, saying, "I'm delighted to join the club. I can't wait to get the season started, to score goals and win games. That's what I'm here to do and I can't wait to get going!"
The signing of Lomboto is a significant boost to Glenavon FC's attacking options, and will provide competition for places in the squad. The 25-year-old striker has a proven track record of scoring goals, and will look to make an immediate impact at Mourneview Park.
Glenavon FC are set to face Newington Youth in their next fixture on September 19th, and will be looking to make a strong start to the new season. With Lomboto on board, the Lurgan Blues will be confident of achieving a positive result.
As the new season gets underway, Glenavon FC will be looking to build on the success of last season. With the signing of Lomboto, the Lurgan Blues will be confident of making a strong push for the top six. The 25-year-old striker will be looking to make an immediate impact at Mourneview Park, and will be hoping to score goals and help his new team achieve success.
Next fixture: vs Newington Youth (at home, 2026-09-19).
