Bohemian FC is delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Paul Walters, who joins on a season-long loan from MLS side FC Cincinnati.
The 21-year-old will, subject to work permit being obtained, become the sixth new addition to the first-team squad ahead of the 2026 season following Patrick Hickey (Galway United), Sam Todd (Derry City), Hugh Martin (UCD), Harry Vaughan (Hull City, loan) and Ryan Burke (Waterford).
Bohemian FC goalkeeping coach Seán Fogarty said: “We have been tracking Paul closely for some time and are delighted to add him to our group. He adds valuable depth to our goalkeeping options.
“He has worked closely with Ryan Coulter, a former League of Ireland goalkeeper, at Cincinnati, we have watched him, and he comes here highly recommended.
“He’s a big, strong, athletic, aggressive keeper and he will provide healthy competition for Kacper Chorazka while raising the overall standard within the group. We’re excited to welcome Paul as he continues his development with us.”
Manager Alan Reynolds said: “We have done our homework on Paul and he comes to the club very highly rated.
“He recently signed a long-term contract at Cincinnati where they think really, really highly of him. He wants to try the experience of playing abroad here in Ireland and he is really looking forward to getting started with us, so it’s an exciting move for him and for us.”
Walters said: “I’m really excited to be joining Bohs this season. I’m looking forward to getting started and being part of such a historic club with a truly passionate fan base.
“From everything I’ve heard and seen, it’s a club with real identity and ambition.
“After speaking with Alan and Seán, they gave me great insight into how strong the culture is there and how exciting it is to be part of such an environment.
“It’s a group with a lot of hunger, and it seems like it’ll be a great place to come in, compete every day, and continue to learn and grow both as a player and as a person.”