Northern Ireland striker Dion Charles has revealed that international team-mates Brodie Spencer and Callum Marshall convinced him that Huddersfield Town is where he should be continuing his career.
The 29-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Terriers after joining from fellow Sky Bet League One side Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee in the January transfer window.
Charles, who has scored three goals in 22 international appearances, makes the in-division switch to join former Northern Ireland international Michael Duff’s side having notched eight goals in 29 games for Bolton this season.
The Preston-born forward grabbed 57 goals in 149 games for the Wanderers, including winning the Virtu Trophy two years ago, but has now moved to the John Smith’s Stadium.
And there he will link up with Spencer and Marshall – the latter of whom is on loan from West Ham – and Charles has explained how his Northern Ireland team-mates encouraged him to join Huddersfield.
“I was immediately attracted to the ambition of the club and prospect of playing my part in getting Huddersfield Town back where we belong, so I’m delighted to have completed the move and become a Town player,” said Charles.
“In discussions with Mark Cartwright and Michael Duff, you get excited about where the club want to be and the levels expected from the players who are here. I’ve only heard great things about the club and team from Brodie and Callum, and I believe this is the right move for my career and somewhere I can look to push myself to become an even better player.
“There’s a really important second half of the season to come but, with the team in great form and the mood around the club so positive, I’m just looking forward to pulling on the shirt for the first time and showing what I’m all about.”
Manager Duff added: “It’s brilliant to see Dion join the club, and I’m looking forward to getting to work with him alongside his new teammates straight away.
“Someone I’ve coached against many times, he is not only a constant goal threat but an incredibly diligent forward, and I believe he’ll compliment those around him in the team well within our systems and structures of play.
“Joining us in the prime of his career, Dion’s ambition matches our own and he’s the type of player I know Huddersfield Town fans will want to get behind. All three new arrivals in January give us renewed belief and focus heading into an important second half of the season.”