Peterborough United has signed Owura Edwards from Colchester United. The 25-year-old winger joins the League One side on a two-year contract with a one-year option.

What happened?

Owura Edwards was out of contract with Colchester United and has now put pen to paper with Peterborough United. He will play under his former Bristol City coach Luke Williams at Peterborough next season.

Why it matters for Peterborough United

Edwards has signed a two-year contract, with a one-year option, and will bring his pace and goal-scoring ability to the team. Peterborough manager Luke Williams said: "I have worked with Owura and his brother Opi at Bristol City as young players."

What comes next?

The winger could make a quick return to Colchester United this month as Peterborough United visit North Essex for a pre-season friendly on July 21. Current league standing: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 18th in League One | | Points | 53 pts | | Record | 15W-8D-23L from 46 games | | Recent form | LDLDL | | Goals this season | 64 scored, 68 conceded (-4 goal difference) | | Title race | 50 points behind leaders Lincoln | Edwards made 90 league and cup appearances for Colchester after joining them permanently from Championship club Bristol City in September 2023, scoring eight times. He also had a loan spell with Colchester prior to that in the 2021/22 season, making 13 appearances and scoring three goals. The signing of Owura Edwards is a significant boost to Peterborough United's squad ahead of the new League One season.