The creative midfielder will be remembered by Minstermen supporters, after scoring a long-range free kick against City during Notts County’s 3-1 win at the LNER Community Stadium in September 2022.
As well as turning out for Notts County last season, he spent the second half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan to fellow Vanarama National League side Gateshead.
The 21-year-old previously spent spells with Non-League clubs Mildenhall Town, Thetford Town, Norwich City and Bury Town, before joining Championship side West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2021, after having trial spells at Sutton United, Arsenal and Chelsea.
During his time with WBA, he made two appearances for the club, featuring in the club’s 6-0 EFL Cup defeat to Arsenal and also as a substitute in their 2-0 Championship defeat against Swansea City.
During his time in the West Midlands, he also had a short-term loan with League One side Burton Albion at the start of last season, where he made five appearances in all competitions for The Brewers.
The deal is subject to National League and FA Approval.
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