Caleb Watts signs new contract to stay with Exeter City

Exeter City have announced that Caleb Watts has signed a new contract until January. The 22-year-old suffered an injury-plagued campaign in 2023/24, which limited him to just 11 appearances.

Watts joined the Grecians from Southampton on a free transfer, having featured for Australia at the last Olympic Games. The highlight of his first season was scoring a memorable goal in the 1-0 win over Cheltenham Town just moments after entering the pitch as a substitute.

“Caleb is someone who would say he had a disappointing season last year, and he was hugely unlucky with injuries,” boss Gary Caldwell said

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“However, when he was fit and playing, Caleb showed a real tenacity and worked hard, and he is someone who we wanted to offer another contract to. The contract runs until January to give him the opportunity to prove himself in a position that is hugely competitive.”

The news came on the same day that defender Zak Jules has opted to turn down a contract offer made to him, and has opted to join Rotherham United upon the expiry of his current deal. Demetri Mitchell, Harry Lee and Tom Carroll are also out of contract this summer and have been offered new deals, but no public announcement either way has been made for the trio