Thomas Heads North in Record Boreham Wood Sale

Attack-minded Thomas, 21, has been considered one of the hottest properties in the fifth-tier for a number of years.

Making close to 100 appearances for the Wood, Thomas has starred in two play-off finishes for Luke Garrard's side since making his debut in 2017- coming through the club's academy to reach the first-team.

The versatile wide player joins the Terriers on a three-and-a-half year deal and becomes the club's second National League purchase in recent years, following in the footsteps of Josh Koroma from Leyton Orient in 2019.

In a heartfelt reflection, Boreham Wood boss Garrard said: “To see Sorba finally get the move he deserves is like a “proud father moment” for me and many at the club.

“Having spoken to him to discuss this opportunity once terms were agreed between the two clubs, Sorba was left speechless and anyone that knows him knows that’s not very often the case.

“Sorba understands what’s at stake and the chance he has given himself. Huddersfield Town are an established Championship side, who were in the Premier League just two seasons ago. It will be a great environment for Sorba in the next stage of his development, with fantastic facilities, great coaching and a track record of success nurturing players.

“A special mention must go to Academy Manager Cameron Mawer who was instrumental in his development, as well as of course the Chairman, who had an unbelievable care for Sorba throughout his time with us. Both can take huge pride in getting him the move into the Championship.”