He has now sealed a move to the Bees, who are in the Championship play-offs, following significant interest from a variety of clubs, after United provided assistance to support Ben in finding a new team.
Hockenhull joined United when he was nine years old and featured 22 times for Neil Ryan’s Under-18s side over the last two seasons, including in the FA Youth Cup.
Indeed, the 18-year-old played his penultimate game for the club in the FA Youth Cup quarter-final victory over Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford.
Everybody at Manchester United would like to wish Ben well for the future following his departure.