Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim swoop for Sunderland defender

Sunderland defender Jacob Young has signed for Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim.

The 19-year-old centre back, who played for Sunderland’s Under-23 side, announced the move on his Instagram page.

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Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

The central defender is a tall, commanding left-footed defender.

Posting on Instagram, Young wrote: “New club, new country 🇩🇪 Looking forward to this new challenge @tsghoffenheim”.

Young had not made a senior appearance for Sunderland but was named on the bench for a couple of Checkatrade Trophy games.

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