Portsmouth FC has officially announced the return of Matt Ritchie to Fratton Park, with the winger signing a two-year contract with the club. The 34-year-old, who originally came up through Portsmouth’s academy, left the club in 2011 to join Swindon Town before moving on to Bournemouth and later Newcastle.
Head coach John Mousinho expressed his excitement about Ritchie’s return, highlighting the winger’s successful Premier League career and the progress he has made since his time at Portsmouth. The transfer has been a long time in the making, and Mousinho is thrilled that they were able to secure Ritchie’s return to the club.
Ritchie, who made 17 appearances for Newcastle last season, is eager to contribute to Portsmouth’s upcoming Championship campaign. The Gosport-born player signed his first professional contract with Portsmouth in 2008 and made his senior debut for the club in a Premier League match against Wigan two years later.
Fans of Portsmouth can look forward to seeing Ritchie back in action as the team kicks off their Championship season with an away match against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. The addition of Ritchie to the squad brings experience and skill to the team, and his presence is sure to boost Portsmouth’s performance on the field.
