EASTLEIGH have completed the signing of defender Reece Johnson on a season-long loan from League One side Sheffield Wednesday.
Johnson, 20, has made 12 Championship appearances for the Owls, all of which coming last season in a breakthrough campaign.
Now, Johnson is looking to continue his development in the National League with the Spitfires.
"I'm excited to be here," he told club media. "It's been a long time coming and I'm excited to get started.
"How he sees me as a player," he added on what manager Matt Gray expects of him.
"Getting forward. My first thought is always forward. Running, overlapping. As a full-back, that's what I like to do."
The left-back scored on his debut in a Carabao Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers and went on to play a total of 16 times across all competitions for the South Yorkshire outfit last term.
On his experience in the Wednesday first team, Johnson said: "Very good experience.
"As a young player, it's your dream to play for a club that big and I really enjoyed it."
Eastleigh kick off their National League campaign with a home match against Gateshead on Saturday, August 8.
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