Colchester signs defender Jake Leake from Oldham Athletic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Colchester United has signed defender Jake Leake from Oldham Athletic, marking their second acquisition of the summer transfer window. Leake, 23, played 28 matches for Oldham, contributing two goals after initially joining on loan in January before making a permanent switch. Despite discussions to extend his contract, Leake opted to join Colchester instead. He previously played for Hull City and had stints at Boston United, Scunthorpe United, and Tranmere Rovers. The length of his contract with Colchester remains undisclosed.
- •Jake Leake signs with Colchester United from Oldham Athletic.
- •Leake made 28 appearances for Oldham, scoring two goals.
- •He began his career at Hull City before playing for several clubs.
- •Colchester's previous summer signing was Sean Raggett from Lincoln City.
- •Contract length for Leake at Colchester has not been revealed.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Oldham defender Leake joins Colchester
"Colchester United make former Oldham Athletic defender Jake Leake their second signing of the summer transfer window.
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