Harrogate Town have announced their first signing of the transfer window with the arrival of Chesterfield midfielder Bailey Hobson on a permanent contract.
The 23-year-old started his career with Sheffield United before joining Alfreton on a permanent deal, where the attacking midfielder would score 22 in 92 for the National North side.
Chesterfield would then move to secure the emerging talent’s signature on an initial two-year contract.
Hobson would gain more National League experience away from The Spireites with loan spells at Kidderminster, Barnet and most recently Brackley, from where the midfielder was recalled to his parent club in November.
During his time at SMH Group Stadium Hobson would help Chesterfield achieve promotion back to the EFL as National League champions following the 2023/24 campaign.
Head of Player Recruitment Lloyd Kerry said:
“He’ll run all day, has great energy, is a really fit lad and can cover a few positions, we think he’s a really good fit for us in terms of his style.
“He’s combative, gets into the box and was signed by Chesterfield on the back of a really good spell at Alfreton where he reached double figures for goals in both seasons.
“We have done our due diligence on him and everyone has said how good a lad he is and gave him a really good reference.”
Bailey officially joins the club on 1st July, subject to relevant governing bodies approval.
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