Will spent the 2019/20 season on loan with City where he starred in the heart of the midfield as we made it to the summit of the Southern League before the campaign was unfortunately cut short.

His performances were recognised by his teammates as he was voted the Players Player of the Year before returning to his boyhood club of Exeter.

In September 2020, the 20-year-old made his Football League debut for the Grecians in a 2-2 draw against Salford City. A loan move to Bath City followed in November before the season was yet again curtailed in early 2021.

Dean was released by Exeter earlier this month and despite a lot of interest from higher league sides he has decided to return to us to work with manager Paul Wotton once again.

Following the news Paul said, “To go after Will was a no brainer. I’ve wanted to sign him since the day he went back to Exeter from the loan he had with us.

"He’s a player I rate really highly. He’s a really good human being as well as mature. He works hard, he’s diligent, he’s from a good family and he’s really polite. He’s exactly the right kind of character we want at the football club."

He continued: “We’re thrilled to have him, it’s been a really long process, I’ve had to be very patient, but we’ve got there in the end. I’m glad its all done nice and early as well. He’s settled in his mind now and he’s looking forward to playing football because he hasn’t played in a long time because of Covid. He’s someone we rate highly and have a lot of respect for.”

We look forward to seeing him back in a Truro City shirt this season.