Huddersfield Town sign US international defender Lynden Gooch
The 29 year old joins on a free transfer from Stoke City
Huddersfield Town have signed US international defender Lynden Gooch on a free transfer from Stoke City.
The 29 year old has signed a three year deal, becoming the ninth signing of the summer for the Terriers.
The California born right-back went full time in England at the age of just 16, starting at the Sunderland academy, graduating to the senior team and making 247 appearances before the move to Stoke.
He made four appearances for the US national team between 2016 and 2018.
Speaking to the Town website, Gooch said: “Firstly, I’m really happy to have this move complete, and I can’t wait to get involved with pre-season as soon as possible."
"I had time to assess my options this summer and really think about where I wanted the next step of my career to be, and after speaking to Lee Grant, I had no doubt that Huddersfield Town was the right Club to join.
“I’m an ambitious person and hungry to compete, and that’s exactly what I see across the squad here, too.
"I’ve been promoted from this league before and want to have that feeling again, and I know that’s what everyone at the Club is going to be fighting for.
“The supporters here have always been amazing to play against, so I’m excited to now be on their side. We have a big challenge ahead, but my full focus is on making sure the Club and our fans are happy at the end of the season.”