Peterborough United confirm temporary capture of Swansea City man | OneFootball

Peterborough United have signed Nathanael Ogbeta from Swansea City on loan for the rest of the season, as was confirmed on Friday evening.

Ogbeta is still only 21 but the last year of his career has not gone to plan, since sealing a deadline day move to the Swans from Shrewsbury Town last January.

Playing time has been very hard to come by for the Manchester City youth product, but there should be chances for the flying left sider to make up for lost time for the Posh.

Ogbeta explained why Posh stuck out as a potential loan club when he spoke to the club’s website.

He said: “I am really happy to be here.

“I think when a club tries to sign you more than once, it does make a difference because you really feel wanted.

“I have heard a lot of positive things about the manager Darren Ferguson and can’t wait to work with him.

“I am really grateful for the opportunity that I have been given.

“When you are looking at options, you want to make sure you make the right decision.

“To be part of a promotion push is really exciting and while getting first team football under my belt on a regular basis is my first aim, being part of something special would be brilliant.”

Peterborough have endured a very difficult last few months on the pitch, but still hold a strong position in the play-off chasing pack, Ogbeta is the type of player who should thrive playing in an attacking side.

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Ogbeta is an upgrade on Ferguson’s current left back options, and offers flexibility as a left wing back as well.

It is crucial that the 21-year-old puts the last year behind him quickly and knuckles down in the coming months, to ensure that he enters the final year of his contract in South Wales in the best possible shape.

Ogbeta’s pathway to a first team berth at Swansea is not heavily blocked at the moment, but it would appear that Russell Martin is more encouraged by other options in the 21-year-old’s position at the moment.

Ogbeta’s attacking output at Shrewsbury was very impressive and a continuation of that promise could see the Posh climb the table.