theglobalsun – Torquay United have completed the signing of striker Callum Morton, making him the club’s first addition of the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old joins after leaving Worthing FC, who were crowned National League South champions this season.
For Morton, the move marks a return to his hometown club and the place where his football journey first began.
Returning to the Club Where It Started
Born in Torquay, Morton previously spent time in the Gulls’ youth setup before the club closed its academy in 2015.
After leaving Torquay’s system, he continued his development with academy spells at Yeovil Town and later West Bromwich Albion.
While contracted to West Brom, Morton gained valuable senior experience through multiple loan moves across the English Football League.
He featured for clubs including:
- Northampton Town
- Lincoln City
- Fleetwood Town
- Peterborough United
Those spells helped establish him as a forward familiar with both League One and League Two football.
Career Across EFL and National League
Morton later secured a permanent transfer to Fleetwood Town in the summer of 2022 before joining Salford City the following January.
He moved to Bristol Rovers in autumn 2024 before signing for Worthing at the start of this season.
Across his professional career, Morton has scored 34 goals in 173 appearances across the EFL and National League levels.
Although his journey has involved multiple clubs and loan spells, he arrives at Torquay with considerable lower-league experience and familiarity with the physical demands of English football.
Important Early Summer Signing
For Torquay United, bringing Morton back to the club represents both a footballing and emotional addition.
Local players returning to represent their hometown side often generate excitement among supporters, especially when they return with senior-level experience.
Morton’s versatility across attacking positions and his experience in higher divisions could strengthen Torquay’s forward options significantly.
The signing may also signal the beginning of a broader squad rebuild as the club prepares for the upcoming season.
Chance to Restart in Familiar Surroundings
The move could offer Morton an opportunity to rediscover consistency and confidence in familiar surroundings.
Returning to a hometown club can sometimes provide players with greater stability and connection after several years moving between teams.
For Torquay supporters, Morton’s arrival brings both local identity and proven experience to the squad.
As the Gulls begin shaping their plans for next season, the striker’s return could become one of the more meaningful stories of their summer recruitment campaign.
