Josh Kay signs new two-year deal with Barrow

The 24-year-old was among those released by Barrow at the end of the season, before new boss Mark Cooper opened talks with him.

Josh Kay joined Barrow after leaving Chesterfield in 2018 (PA Archive)

Barrow have announced winger Josh Kay has signed a new deal with the League Two club.

The 24-year-old was among those released by Barrow at the end of the season, before new boss Mark Cooper opened talks with him.

Kay has now signed a fresh two-year contract, and Cooper, who took charge last week, said in a statement on Barrow’s official website: “I was really keen to get Josh back into the club as soon as I took the job.

“The pace and creativity that he has are things that I see becoming a real asset for us next season.

“You can never have enough pace and creativity in a team, so I am pleased he’s agreed the deal and I am really looking forward to working with him.”

Kay, who joined Barrow after leaving Chesterfield in 2018, scored five goals in 29 league appearances in 2020-21.