Huddersfield Town have swooped for Bohemians winger Danny Grant.
The 20-year-old scooped the PFAI Young Player of the Year award this year, scoring seven goals in 17 games for a young Bohs side that finished second in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
Ireland Under-21 ace Grant moves to the Championship club for an undisclosed fee.
He said: "It’s a massive club and a big step up from where I’ve been. It’s a big thing moving over here from Ireland and I’m absolutely delighted to be at Huddersfield.
“I think it’s the best opportunity. I spoke to my agent and my family, and I loved what the people I spoke to at the Club had to say.
"It’s a club that was in the Premier League a couple of years ago and it’s the best opportunity out of the ones I had.
“I feel like I’m good enough to play at this level and in time I hope I will.
“It’s obviously a dream for people to play in England, but I was happy to play football in Ireland when I was a kid – whether that be with my local team or whoever. I just loved football!
"As the years went on and I moved up the levels, I got that desire to play in England and push myself.
“It’s going to be massive challenge, but I’m willing and ready to take that on."
Bohs boss Keith Long said: "It’s a great opportunity for Danny and, importantly, it’s a good deal for the club.
“Danny has improved year on year since coming to the club, initially with our U19s and then with our first team.
“He’s reached another level this year, becoming an Ireland U21 international and winning the PFAI Young Player of the Year Award.
“He has earned this opportunity. It will be a step up for him but he has proven himself capable at every step he has made so far.
“He’s been given a 3½-year deal by Huddersfield which is a real commitment to him.
“That is a testament to his own ability and to how he has grasped the opportunity afforded to him at Bohemians.
“Obviously we are very disappointed that we are losing a player of his ability. It gives me a problem trying to replace a player of that quality, and hopefully we will have news on that when the time is appropriate.
“But all of the backroom team and players are very happy for him. Everyone at the club wishes him the world of luck with Huddersfield and for his future career.”
