Leyton Orient academy product attacker, Josh Koroma, has joined Championship side Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
The Terriers beat off a number of clubs including Sunderland and Middlesbrough for the youngster’s signature.
Koroma, 20, played a huge role in the O’s promotion back to the Football League, scoring 11 goals in 44 games while also picking up seven assists.
“I’m very happy. It has been a long time coming. It fills me with confidence, knowing have done well last season.”
“I’ve been linked with the Club since January. It’s good to finally get it over the line.” Koroma told the club’s “website.
Koroma, who is of Sierra Leonean descent, played over 103 matches for the O’s since breaking into the first-team.
Head coach Jan Siewert said, “Josh is a very interesting young player. He had a fantastic season for Leyton Orient, and he can fit into our style in attack or on the wing.”
Huddersfield was relegated back to the Championship at the end of the 2018–19 season.
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