Oxford sign Polish winger Placheta

Oxford United have signed Poland international winger Przemyslaw Placheta.

The 26-year-old has moved on a free transfer, having been released by Swansea earlier this summer.

He joined Swansea from Norwich on a short-term deal in January but his spell with the Welsh club ended up being a brief one.

Oxford, who were promoted to the Championship via last season's League One play-offs, have not disclosed the length of Placheta's contract.

“I’m very happy to be an Oxford United player and I can’t wait to play in front of the fans and meet my new team-mates," he told the club website. , external

“I know I can be a good player in the Championship. My strengths are my dribbling, speed and directness and I know what the gaffer expects from his wingers.

“I want to add goals and assists to this team and I will do everything for the club to have a successful season.”

Placheta, who was at German club RB Leipzig as a youngster, joined Norwich in July 2020, having previously played in Poland for Pogon Siedlce, Podbeskidzie and Slask Wroclaw.

He started just 19 league matches for Norwich and spent the first part of the 2022-23 season on loan at Birmingham.

Oxford head coach Des Buckingham said: “We are extremely pleased to have a player of Placheta’s quality in our squad for this Championship season.

“He offers incredible pace in our wide area and fits the profile we are looking for in our wide players."