Joseph Olowu joins Leyton Orient after Stockport County season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Joseph Olowu has signed a three-year contract with Leyton Orient after leaving Stockport County. The former Arsenal academy defender expressed excitement about reuniting with manager Richie Wellens, who previously gave him his league debut at Doncaster Rovers. Olowu missed the end of last season due to injury while Stockport contended for promotion. Leyton Orient, having narrowly avoided relegation, aims to improve with his addition.
- •Olowu played last season with Stockport County before joining Leyton Orient.
- •The 26-year-old is happy to reunite with manager Richie Wellens.
- •Olowu’s season with Stockport ended in injury during a promotion push.
- •Leyton Orient avoided relegation by three points last season.
- •The signing was officially confirmed on July 25, 2026.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Gunner signs to play under his old manager again
"Former Gunner Joseph Olowu has completed a move to Leyton Orient, signing to play under the same manager he left Arsenal for.Photo via Leyton Orient on TwitterLeyton Orient confirmed the signing of fo...
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