EFL Championship side Oxford United have secured the services of Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer on a long-term contract.
The versatile defender has moved to The U's from League One side Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who has 17 senior international caps, scored three goals in 62 appearances for the Terriers after joining them from Cliftonville in July 2000, as well as making 18 outings during a successful loan spell with Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
“I’m really excited to be joining Oxford United,” Spencer told the club website. “I’ve seen the club progress over the last few years and from the outside I only see positive things.
“I’ve had a taste of the Championship and it’s the place I want to be to showcase my level as a player. There was a lot of interest from clubs in the division, but I’m confident this is the right place for me now and in the future.”
United’s head coach, Gary Rowett, said: “Brodie is a very exciting signing for the club. We are getting an experienced player at a good age, and one that we know can perform at this level.
“His versatility is a real strength of his as he can play across the defensive line. He has mainly operated at full-back, but he also gives us a number of quality options throughout the team, which will be a terrific boost.”
Spencer, who will now be linking up with international team-mate Ciaron Brown at the Kassam Stadium, progressed through the Irish FA JD Academy and was given his full Northern Ireland debut back in June 2022 against Cyprus by former international boss Ian Baraclough.
