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Bobby Wales was recently named Kilmarnock's young player of the year for 2024-25 Swansea City have completed the signing of Kilmarnock striker Bobby Wales on a four-year deal. The 19-year-old was out of contract this summer, but Swansea have agreed a compensation package for a player who has come through Kilmarnock's academy. Wales has scored five goals in 33 games this season for Kilmarnock. "Bobby is a young player, but has experience in the senior game with Kilmarnock and Alloa and provides us with further competition in the final third of the pitch, " said Swansea head coach Alan Sheehan. "We look forward to working with him, developing him further in his all-round game, and hopefully helping him fulfil his potential. " Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views Attacking options up in the air as Swans face busy summer Swans to spend week in Spain in pre-season Wales started Kilmarnock's win against Dundee last weekend, but was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Motherwell. Killie's season comes to an today when they play Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, and will finish ninth in the Scottish top flight having pulled clear of relegation danger. Wales netted 12 goals in 24 third-tier appearances for Alloa during a loan spell last season. A Scotland Under-19s international, Wales has been tipped for senior honours on the back of his breakthrough season at Kilmarnock. In March, Kilmarnock boss Derek Mc Inness said he would be "devastated" should Wales leave the club, but he is also set to depart this summer to take over at Hearts. Swansea director of football Richard Montague, said: "Bobby is a talented young player, and one who boasts plenty of experience of senior football. "We believe he has the potential to develop into an important player for Swansea City, and the personal accolades he has received in recent years underline how highly thought of he is. "We look forward to welcoming him to Swansea at the start of pre-season, and are very happy to have been able to move decisively to secure another acquisition so far in advance of the new campaign. " The Wales deal is the second agreed by Swansea since the Championship season ended earlier this month, with Zeidane Inoussa on the way from BK Hacken. Premier League: Build-up as Everton host Southampton on day of Goodison Park celebrations Sensational Scheffler seizes control of US PGA Championship Haas demand Bearman qualifying review Celebs welcome Alison Hammond for a sleepover Award-winning dark comedy-drama starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge Can Marie Antoinette survive her reign? A unique peek into Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's life 'This is the year of the underdog - and I love it! ' How Glasner led Palace through darkness to light of FA Cup glory Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history. Video Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history Shearer 'can't believe' Haaland let Marmoush take penalty. Video Shearer 'can't believe' Haaland let Marmoush take penalty 'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision. Video'Just get rid of VAR! ' - Rooney baffled by Henderson decision 'You see ghosts of your mates' - what Goodison means to Everton fans Unknown to Real Madrid's £50m man - the rise of Huijsen Record lows for Man Utd & Spurs - but who's in best shape for Bilbao? Chelsea fate in own hands & Villa hope - six teams in top-five hunt 'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? Video'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? 'Have you seen anything like that! ' - Red Sox pair combine for catch. Video'Have you seen anything like that! ' - Red Sox pair combine for catch 'It drags up horrible memories' - the dark side of Lions judgement day 'I don't want it to die' - The black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport The team of the year with no games - Scotland women's 'helpless' situation The man who saved Wembley Stadium 75 years of F1 in pictures Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.