We are delighted to announce that Gresford Athletic have today completed the signing of Jacob Barratt from Denbigh Town

This is signing number five for Gresford Athletic in the 2022/23 summer transfer window.

The young forward first played for The New Saints in their academy in 2014, before signing for Colwyn Bay in 2016.

A season at Colwyn Bay led to a move to Connah's Quay Nomads in the 2017/18 season, where he progressed through their academy, making his way into a number of JD Cyrmu Premier matchday squads for the club.

The 21-year-old signed for Denbigh Town in 2019, moving into men's football and influencing games at a young age with goals and assists.

He made 29 appearances in all competitions for Denbigh Town during the 2021/22 season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists, helping the club finishing in third place in the 2021/22 Lock Stock Ardal North West table.

Gresford Athletic First Team Manager Eddie Maurice-Jones says that Jacob's attributes will be beneficial to the way the team plays:

"Jacob has been brilliant since joining up with the squad.

His technical ability and precise passing will be a huge benefit that fits our style of play.

Jacob is hard-working, committed and has already settled into the group very well.

I look forward to working with him."

Welcome to the club, Jacob!