Leyton Orient's new keeper aims to solidify the goal

Leyton Orient have signed goalkeeper Nathan Baxter on a two‑year deal from Championship side Watford, with the 27‑year‑old arriving after eight appearances for the Watford first team, seven of them in the Championship. The move follows his short spell at the club after joining them last summer.

Baxter began his development in the Chelsea academy before embarking on a series of loan spells at Solihull Moors, Woking, Yeovil Town, Ross County, Accrington Stanley and Hull City. The loan spells covered clubs in England and Scotland.

He recorded 28 appearances for Bolton Wanderers, known as the Tigers, across two spells before moving on in the summer of 2023. His time at Bolton provided regular first‑team action in League One.

Baxter joined Watford in the summer of 2022, making eight appearances for the club, seven of which came in the Championship. The fee for his transfer to Leyton Orient was not disclosed.

Speaking to the club website, Baxter said, "I have nearly signed for the gaffer a few times, so it's really nice that I can finally get the chance to work with him." The comment was made on the club website.

He added, "I also worked with Paul Terry at Yeovil and he's a fantastic coach as well." He recalled his previous work with Terry at Yeovil Town.

Baxter concluded, "I want to play a key role in this dressing room, help some of the younger lads, help the team, and push the club forward. I want to be a part of something, and I really feel like it feels right."