Former Swindon Town loanee Louie Barry has joined League Two rivals Stockport County on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old also signed a new contract with his parent club, Aston Villa, shortly before making his move to the Hatters.

Barry joined Swindon on loan back in January 2022, he made 14 appearances, scoring six goals.

He was part of the Town side who narrowly missed out on promotion to League One in a dramatic semi-final penalty shootout defeat to Port Vale.

Barry reportedly had interest from a number of League Two sides, but has chosen Edgeley Park for the next stage of his development.

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The Birmingham-born forward made headlines when he left West Brom to join the academy of Spanish giants Barcelona back in 2019, becoming the first ever English player to represent the club’s famous La Masia Academy.

He then left the Catalan side to join Aston Villa a year later, the club he has supported, for a fee of £880,000.

Aside from his time in Wiltshire, the talented youngster has also had loan spells at Ipswich Town, Milton Keynes Dons, and most recently Salford City.

Stockport manager Dave Challinior said: “We’ve had to be really patient, but that’s been rewarded by Louie [Barry] now being at the club. He was our top target in his position, and for him and Aston Villa to choose us as his next destination is really pleasing.

“He’ll link up again with Ibby [Ibou Touray], something they did well at Salford last season and will have a familiar face to help him settle in. Louie is a dribbler, an exciting, pacey forward who has the ability to beat players and will certainly get people of their seats. We are really looking forward to working with him and anticipate him having a real impact within the squad.”