After months of pandemic-enforced delay, New York Red Bulls finally have their man. On Wednesday the club announced the signing of Dru Yearwood from Brentford F.C. of the English second division. The 20-year-old central midfielder was reportedly purchased with a £1.5 million transfer fee. This is sure to be the first of several moves as the team reshapes itself under the leadership of former Wolverhampton Wanderers sporting director Kevin Thelwell.
Born to parents of Barbadian descent in the London suburb of Harlow, Essex, Yearwood began his soccer career with Arsenal as a seven-year-old before moving to local club Southend United at eleven.