BURTON Albion has captured the loan signing of striker Antwoine Hackford on deadline day from Sheffield United.
The 19 year-old signs on transfer deadline until the end of the season and becomes the club's sixth and final signing of the January Transfer Window.
Hackford joined Sheffield United at the age of nine and rose through the academy ranks. Known for his electric pace, he became Sheffield United's youngest-ever Premier League player when he made his debut away at Crystal Palace in 2021. Since then he has made two further appearances this season in the top tier of English football.
"It feels so good to get it done. We've been waiting for this for a while and now I'm here. the lads have made me feel comfortable since I've been here and it's made everything a lot easier.
"My objective is to help the team out as much as I can, do well, score goals and rack up some numbers to hopefully impress everyone, including the staff and the fans."
Brewers manager Martin Paterson said: "Antwoine is an exciting attacking talent and someone who needs to be unleashed. He's got the quality and a quality that's lead him to play in the Premier League at such a young age.
"He's got all the tools and he's a good finisher and I'm looking forward to him becoming part of our attacking unit."
Antwoine will wear the number 32. Welcome to the Brewers!