Clucas returns to the Imps

City have terminated the contract of experienced midfielder Sam Clucas until the end of the season.

The 34-year-old has more than 500 competitive appearances under his belt, with more than £23m spent on transfer fees to secure his services, throughout an illustrious career including two spells in the Premier League with Hull City and Swansea, having previously been in the City Academy.

The Lincoln-born player has returned to the LNER Stadium until the end of the 2024/25 season, with a club option to extend the contract by a further 12 months.

His career has largely been spent in the top two tiers, having played for Hull City and Swansea City in the Premier League and more than 100 games for Stoke City in the Sky Bet Championship. Last season he was in the Championship with Rotherham United and after leaving the Millers this summer, he has spent the last two months at Oldham Athletic.

Head coach Michael Skubala said: “This is a different type of signing for the club, but a smart one in that Sam is ‘coming home’ towards the end of a great career and wants to contribute on and off the pitch. He will add knowledge, experience and leadership to the group as well as his undoubted quality.

“Once we can get him up to speed, we also know that Sam can provide us with coverage and competition in a vital area of ​​the pitch. He will also help our younger players with the standards that he will set on the training pitch every day. “