Forest Green boss Robbie Savage has made a statement of intent by landing midfield kingpin Oli Ewing for an undisclosed fee from National League rivals Scunthorpe United.
The 23-year-old former Welsh youth international has inked a two-year deal at the New Lawn to become Rovers’ third new signing of the summer.
An ecstatic Savage said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have Oli here at The New Lawn. I’ve known him for a while through the Wales youth set-up and being friends with Charlie, so I already know the character and quality he brings. He’s a player who fits exactly what we want to build here, and I think the fans are really going to enjoy watching him. It’s going to be great to work with him every day; he’s got a bright future.”
A product of Fulham’s academy, he moved to Leicester City in 2019 and established himself as a regular performer within the club’s development setup before making the transition into senior football.
Ewing enjoyed an impressive debut season with Scunthorpe United and quickly became a key figure in the heart of midfield. He made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal against Tamworth on the opening day of the campaign and followed that with another decisive contribution from the penalty spot at York City. His final goal for the club came away at Braintree Town.
