Hartlepool United are delighted to announce the return of Brad Young on a loan deal from Leicester City until the end of the season, subject to National League approval.

The goalkeeper returns to The Prestige Group Stadium, having graduated from the Pools Academy back in 2019 when he signed his first professional contract.

Young moved to the Premier League with Leicester City in 2021 and earned National League experience with a loan stint at Notts County the following year.

The 22-year-old, who was capped at youth level for England, now returns to the North East until the end of the 2024/25 campaign to bolster Darren Sarll’s options in the goalkeeping department.

Upon returning to Pools, Young stated:

“I’m buzzing to be back here – after coming through the Academy and being a local lad, this opportunity means a lot. I know how much it means to the fans and the community when there is success on the pitch, so hopefully we can build something together this year and get a real buzz around the town. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Pools manager Darren Sarll added:

“I think Brad is the quintessential type of signing we’ve tried to make all summer. He’s a good player, with a great personality and understanding of what it takes to play for Hartlepool and in the North East, and someone that off-the-bat improves our squad.

“We’ve been extremely patient in the goalkeeping area and I am delighted that Brad comes into our ranks and creates even more competition. Defensively, we have made a promising start and now we have a really competitive goalkeeping department that will hopefully stimulate all of our goalies to be at their very best.

“From afar, I have always observed and stayed attached to Brad’s movements and career, and now I have the opportunity to work with him at the closest of quarters. I hope he has a fantastic experience with us. I really hope our magnificent supporter base will welcome him home in the manner I know they can.”