George Sykes-Kenworthy, a Bradford City academy alumnus, has returned to full-time football with National League side York City.
His departure ends a nearly two-year stint at Bradford (Park Avenue), where he was coached by former Bantams captain Mark Bower.
The 24-year-old began his career with Valley Parade but did not make the first squad.
His departure ends a nearly two-year stint at Bradford (Park Avenue), where he was coached by former Bantams captain Mark Bower.
The 24-year-old began his career with Valley Parade but did not make the first squad.
Before establishing himself between the posts at Avenue, he played for Derby County and Boston United.
“George is a player who I did a lot of work on during the summer, and he was somebody who when I crushed the data and watched with my own eyes, was a goalkeeper who impressed me a lot,” York manager Neal Ardley said.
“We’ve had him watched live twice now by the goalkeeping department, and with the way we want to move forward, we believe he will be an exciting addition to this team.”
The stopper joined the Minstermen for an undisclosed amount, and Avenue manager Bower insists the sale would allow him to invest in strengthening his squad.
“George has been superb for us over the last two years, and while we are disappointed to lose him, there is no doubt that he deserves the opportunity to move back into full-time football after demonstrating an outstanding level of consistency and maturity while with us,” he added.
“I am pleased that we were able to assist another young player in re-entering the professional game, and we wish him the best of luck.”
“We have secured a transfer fee for George and that, along with his wages will be available to us to invest in strengthening the team.”
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