Ashley Fletcher

Ashley Michael Fletcher (born 2 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Watford.

Fletcher began his professional career at Manchester United, having previously played at Bolton Wanderers during his youth. He then went on to join Barnsley on loan in 2016, where he achieved promotion and silverware, before signing for West Ham United on a free transfer. After just one season at the London Stadium, Fletcher relocated to Middlesbrough, where he broke into the first team. Furthermore, he has also briefly played for Sunderland on loan from Middlesbrough, as well as at international level for the England under-20 team.

Club Career

Manchester United

Fletcher joined Bolton Wanderers at the age of nine, before moving to Manchester United at the age of 13. He signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in May 2014.

Fletcher signed for Barnsley on loan in January 2016. He scored on his professional debut on 9 January 2016, in a 1–1 draw with Fleetwood Town in the Football League Trophy Northern Area Final first leg, and scored his first league goal on 20 February 2016.

On 3 April 2016 he scored a goal in the 2016 Football League Trophy Final as Barnsley won the competition. On 29 May 2016, he scored the opening goal in Barnsley's 3–1 victory in the 2016 Football League One play-off Final against Millwall, helping Barnsley return to the Championship. In total Fletcher scored nine goals in 27 games for Barnsley during his spell at the club.

After impressing while on loan at Barnsley, Fletcher was offered a new contract at Manchester United amid interest from Championship side Leeds United. On 23 June 2016, it was reported that he had turned down the contract offer to stay at Manchester United but would continue to train at the club.

West Ham United

In July 2016, Fletcher signed a four-year deal with West Ham United.

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