Cambridge United sign Ahadme as Lavery agrees new deal

Gassan Ahadme (left) and Shayne Lavery have both committed themselves to Cambridge United for the next 12 months [Getty Images] Cambridge United have re-signed forward Gassan Ahadme on a season-long loan deal from Charlton Athletic while striker Shayne Lavery has returned to the club on a 12-month contract. Ahadme, 25, spent last season on loan with Cambridge's League One rivals Stevenage, scoring four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions before a hip injury curtailed his campaign in December. While an Ipswich Town player, he was on loan at Cambridge in the 2023/24 season where he scored 11 goals in 29 League One games. "I am really happy to be back. I have good memories of the season I had here, but I am trying to hit new levels and I am expecting a lot of myself," he told the club website. Northern Ireland international Shayne Lavery has signed a new one year deal at The Abbey Stadium having spent the past two seasons at the club, helping them to promotion from League Two last season. The 27-year-old featured in 30 games, scoring seven goals as the U's secured promotion on the final day of the season with a 0-0 draw at Crewe. Lavery had become a free agent at the end of the season but is pleased to commit himself to the club for at least a further year. "It [a return] was always a possibility. There was just a bit of waiting time, but I am buzzing to still be here and can't wait to get going," he said. "The gaffer and the staff found a good way of managing my minutes and I am looking forward to staying fit, scoring goals and helping the team."