Reece Hannam & Harrison Neal: Ex-Crystal Palace defender and Sheffield United midfielder join Stevenage

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Image caption, Harrison Neal has been loaned out for a fourth successive season after spells with Southend, Kettering and Barrow

Stevenage have signed former Crystal Palace defender Reece Hannam and taken Sheffield United midfielder Harrison Neal on a season-long loan.

Hannam, 22, moves to the Lamex Stadium after a successful trial, subject to EFL and FA approval.

The left-back came through the ranks at West Ham before spending the last three seasons at Selhurst Park, winning the under-23s player of the season.

"I'm looking forward to getting started," .

"I came in with something to prove, so I'm happy to get it done - I've got a lot to offer."

Hannam spent five months on loan at National League Bromley last season, appearing 17 times and scoring twice.

He made one appearance for Palace's under-21 side in the EFL Trophy against Sutton in October 2021, with another three EFL Trophy appearances in the previous two seasons while with West Ham's academy.

Neal, 22, spent last season in League Two on loan at Barrow, making 52 appearances for the Bluebirds.

"As soon as I heard there was interest from Stevenage, I wanted the move to happen," he said.

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