BRAD Young has completed a high profile transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Orobah for £190,000.

The 21 year old TNS striker and ex-England U21s international makes his move to the  Saudi Roshen League club on a one year deal having captured attention with his form in the JD Cymru Premier.

Young is a product of the Aston Villa academy, being part of the side that won the 2020-21 FA Youth Cup, he also spent time with West Bromwich Albion as a junior.

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He made one senior appearance for Aston Villa in the FA Cup in 2021 and played senior football on loan at Carlisle United and Ayr United before moving to TNS in 2023.

Young departs Park Hall having struck 22 goals in 25 appearances and played a key role in the Oswestry club's 16th JD Cymru Premier title and progress to the group stages of the UEFA Conference.

Young will become a team-mate of Iceland international Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson, Emmanuel Boateng of Ghana and Ivorian Jean Michaël Seri as well as Kurt Zouma who is on loan from West Ham United.

Young said: "I’d like to thank The New Saints for the opportunity to develop as a player. I wish the club, staff and fans all the best for the future.”

The New Saints head coach Craig Harrison added: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for Brad. I think his signing has been beneficial for both parties. He’s done fantastically well for us, and he’s now got another opportunity to try and better himself.

“Not only that, but the club has also received a really good transfer fee for him so I think it’s a win-win for everybody. Overall, I think it was the right time, the right deal for the club and the right deal for Brad.

“Everyone at the club wishes him good luck for the future and we hope that he goes and enjoys his football over in Saudi Arabia.”

The New Saints chairman Mike Harris, said: “Brad has been an exceptional player on and off the pitch for The New Saints during his time with the club.

"The statistics and goals he has scored speak for themselves, he played such a key part in creating history for the club both domestically and in Europe.

"We are extremely grateful for everything he achieved at Park Hall. I wish him and his family all the best in their exciting new chapter.

“The size of this deal reaffirms our ability to spot talent and give them a platform to thrive, before generating revenue for us to invest back into the club.”