Cotterill joins United

Last updated : 31 July 2008 By Paul Farrington
The young Welsh forward failed to settle with the club follwoing his arrival from Bristol City and despite early promising performances, he tailed off and found first team opportunities difficult to come by.

After a successful loan period with the Blades last season, Cotterill has joined on a permenant basis for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £1-2 million.

Speaking to the official website, Steve Bruce said: "Cotts is clearly a talented player who could have a big future in the game.

"He became a full international while still a teenager and he feels he would be better suited enjoying regular first team football at this stage of his career.

"Sheffield have made us a good offer, one we feel is too good to turn down. We wish him all the best in the future."