Barnsley sign Isaac Christie-Davies after youngster released by Liverpool

The 22-year-old Welsh and English youth international was released by the Merseysiders this summer, and Championship Barnsley have moved in to pick him up on a three-year deal with an extra year's option.

If his pedigree impressed Barnsley, seeing Gerhard Sturber's side on television excited Christe-Davies.

Christie-Davies made his senior debut in December's infamous Football League cup tie against Aston Villa, where Liverpool were forced to play a weakened side because their first team were at the World Club Cup.

He was then loaned to Belgian side Cercle Brugge for the second half of the season, scoring on his debut, a friendly against Augsburg, but not hampered by injury, he did not make a competitive appearance.

“I’m really pleased to be here," said Christie-Davies. "As soon as I heard of the interest, I wanted to get it done.

“I watched a lot of Barnsley from last season and I was really impressed with the high-pressing style and having spoken to the gaffer, I think I’ll fit into his system.

“There seems a real good team spirit here. That togetherness really appeals to me.”

Before his time at Liverpool, Christie-Davies was at Chelsea, where he won the FA Youth Cup and made eight Football League Trophy appearances.

The Brighton-born player represented England at under-16 and -17 level, but switched allegiances to Wales Under-21s.

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