Official: Former Flying Eagles Invitee Ladapo Bids Farewell To Southend United

Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will move on to pastures new in the summer, with League One club Southend United announcing that he is among the four players released.

The striker arrived the Blues from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee in the January transfer window.

Ladapo leaves Root Hall Stadium with ten appearances to his name for Southend United, including three starts in the third-tier of English football.

The 25-year-old started his career with the youth team of Southend United, followed by permanent moves to Colchester United, Kidderminster Harriers, Margate and Crystal Palace.

During his time with Colchester United, he enjoyed loan spells at Thurrock, Chelmsford City, Bishop's Stortford, Woking and Nuneaton Town and has also played on loan at Hayes & Yeading United, Grays Athletic, Oldham Athletic and Shrewsbury Town.

Ladapo made his Premier League debut against Manchester United on 30 September 2017.

Igho Kingsley