Port Vale have completed the signing of midfielder John Smith on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee to bolster a squad sitting 22nd in League Two after six games.
Smith arrives with a record of 25 goals from 150 career appearances. The club has not disclosed the exact figure involved in the transfer, describing it only as a substantial investment in their playing staff.
"I'm excited to join Port Vale and help the team succeed," Smith said. The new signing is expected to add creativity and experience to a midfield looking to improve on a recent run of one win, two draws and two defeats.
Squad reinforcement
Manager Darren Moore has moved to address the team's position near the foot of the table. Vale have taken five points from their opening six matches, scoring just three goals while conceding seven. The 1-0 victory over Exeter City last Friday, secured by a George Byers penalty, provided a much-needed boost ahead of this addition. The team's recent form has seen them average just 0.83 points per game, a rate they will be desperate to improve with Smith's arrival.
Smith's arrival comes at a key moment. The team's fixtures show a challenging period ahead, starting with a trip to face 16th-placed Rotherham on 9 January. Supporters can track the full squad's progress and availability on the club's official squad page.
The club's statement highlighted Smith's energy and goal threat from midfield as qualities that align with their needs. His three-year deal signals a commitment to building a core group for the future at Vale Park.
With the transfer window now closed, Moore's focus turns fully to integrating his new player and climbing the standings.
The original report is at Transfermarkt
