FORMER Colchester United striker Joe Taylor has signed for League One side Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old, who scored 11 goals in 25 starts for Colchester while on loan from Championship side Luton Town in the first half of last season, has signed a contract with the Terriers until the summer of 2029.

Taylor told the Huddersfield Town website: “The ambition of the club was really attractive to me, and after speaking to the Sporting Director and Head Coach, I was left with no doubt in my mind about the decision I wanted to make.

“I’ve kept an eye on results since the summer and the form we are in is really impressive.

"Walking around the stadium and training ground there’s no hiding from the size of the club, either.

"We are in a really promising position in the table with the most important part of the season to come, and that’s something I want to be part of and contribute to.

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“It’s a league I know well and have enjoyed playing in, and I hope I can make a difference when it matters most to get our supporters out of their seats.”

Huddersfield Town head coach Michael Duff told the club's website: “Knowing how hard the club have worked on this deal for some time, I’m delighted to see Joe finally unveiled as a Huddersfield Town player and I’m excited to get working with him.
 
“The way he completed last season on loan with Lincoln City at this level right at the top of the league speaks to his character and will to succeed, and those are values we want to see in our players - you can never have too many winners in your group.
 
“We have wanted to add to our forward line since the summer, but only with the right profile and standard of player, and we believe Joe is just that.

"With a lot of important football left to play, we look forward to Joe contributing between now and the end of the season.”