FÁILTE FRANCELY 👋

Tá lúcháir ar Gaillimh Aontaithe a fhógairt go bhfuil Francely Lomboto ag síniú d’fhoireann sinsireach na bhfear.

 

Galway United FC are pleased to announce the signing of 25-year-old attacker, Francely Lomboto.

Lomboto re-joins United after stints with Sligo Rovers and Glenavon.

The Galway native made 73 first-team appearances for United from 2020 to 2024, before he left for Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2025 campaign.

 

Career ⚽

Lomboto began his football career at Galway Hibernians before he joined the Galway United Academy.

Academy Graduate ⚽

In 2019, Francely was part of the Galway United U19 side that reached the League of Ireland Academy U19 League final.

After making his first-team debut in 2020, the pacey attacker would go on to be a first-team regular.

 

First Division Champion ⚽

In 2023, Lomboto was part of the United squad that won the First Division title and that was promoted to the Premier Division.

The former Glenavon player scored six goals in 2023, including crucial goals against Waterford and Kerry, both away from home.

Lomboto joins United from Glenavon, where he made 12 appearances during the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season, scoring one goal.

 

Style of Play ⚽

The local man can play on either wing or can play as a striker, with his pace and strength being his key attributes.

 

Francely on his Return ⚽

Speaking about his return to Eamonn Deacy Park, he said he was thrilled to be back.

“It’s good to be back. It’s been a long time, it’s just good to be back.

It’s been bit of a journey; I was away up in the North. I was actually always in contact with John. Me and John have always had a good relationship no matter what. When he spoke to me about coming back, I was chomping at the bit, it was a no brainer, why not like.

It was good to get away for a period of time, so that I can mature, because of that familiarity and in your hometown.

I can’t wait to get going. Hopefully, again prove to the fans as to why John trusts me.”

 

 

Article by Kevin Horgan