Ghanaian midfielder Claudio Ofosu is 'over the moon' after signing his first professional contract with National League side Hartlepool United.
The 21-year old moved to Hartlepool United in the ongoing transfer window after a successful campaign with Southern League Premier Division side Royston Town, where he bagged in 9 goals and created 11 assist as they finished second.
"I’m over the moon to sign for the club. It’s a huge club, with a huge following. It’s a dream come true to sign for Hartlepool, as I believe God is at the centre of everything for me and with him everything is possible. I can’t wait to get started and play at The Vic and show the fans what I can do," he told the club's website.
The London born began his career with St Neots Town, making 24 appearances before joining Stevenage, progressing through the club’s youth system.
He also enjoyed loan spells at Biggleswade United, where he bagged three goals in six appearances, and then six appearances at Kings Langley before another loan spell at Mildenhall Town, all gaming valuable first-team experience.
Manager Dave Challinor was excited by the capture of the winger.
“He is a player we kept our eye in through the whole course of last season, a young lad with a lot of potential. He is quick, direct and he’s one of them that gets the fans on the edge of their seat. As I said, he still only is a young lad but we hope he can come in and hit the ground running straight away," said Challinor.
All the glory goes to GOD. Delighted to have signed my first professional contract with such a big club like @Official_HUFC can’t wait to get started and show the fans what I’m about. Thanks to @achievefootball for getting it done. Thanks everyone for the support.#pools?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/rAdCcB2EUC
— Claudio Ofosu (@ClaudioOfosu) August 3, 2020