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Cultured midfielder Curtis Edwards has signed with us on a two-year deal.
The 30-year-old has spent much of his career in Sweden and Norway, amassing over 150 top-tier appearances, along with 14 appearances in the Europa League and Champions League.
After concluding the 2023 Norwegian season, during which Edwards shone for top-flight side Stabaek, he returned to the UK and spent the second half of the English campaign with Woking in the National League.
Having made an excellent impression, the Cards, managed by former Magpie Michael Doyle, offered Edwards the opportunity to stay in Surrey. However, he has chosen Meadow Lane as his next destination.
Richard Montague, a board member leading on recruitment, said: "We’re delighted to add a player of Curtis’ calibre to the squad.
"Over his many years in Scandinavia, he established himself as a strong performer at a very high level. He continued to show his immense quality at Woking earlier this year.
"He can play in various midfield roles, providing us with more flexibility and depth, and is a fantastic technician who’s also very hard-working and mobile between both boxes.
"He’s a player fans will really enjoy watching, and we’re excited to give him the platform to bring his talents to the EFL."
Edwards began his career with his hometown club, Middlesbrough. Following his release, he played for several clubs in the local non-league scene.
In 2015, he seized the opportunity to move abroad to play under fellow Teessider Brian Wake at Swedish fifth-tier side Ytterhogdals IK. This proved to be the catalyst for a meteoric rise as Wake recommended him for a friendly with Graham Potter’s Ostersunds, who subsequently signed him.
Edwards quickly established himself as a regular starter for the top-tier side and went on to help them win the Swedish Cup, along with a historic qualification for the Europa League. Edwards played a significant role, including scoring a goal against Athletic Bilbao, in securing their progression from the group stage.
He then played the full 90 minutes in both legs against Arsenal, with an incredible 2-1 victory at the Emirates not quite enough to see the Swedish side through in the round of 32.
Edwards’ memorable stay at Ostersund concluded at the end of his contract in 2019, with Swedish giants Djurgarden winning the hotly-contested race for his signature.
He went on to play his part in his new club winning the title in the first of his three seasons in Stockholm, before crossing the border to help Stabaek achieve promotion to the Norwegian top flight in 2022.
Edwards followed up with another strong season before returning to the UK and becoming one of the National League’s top performers in the latter half of last season.
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