PROMISING young Colchester United striker Jake Hutchinson has sealed a loan move to National League side Aldershot Town until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old has been on loan at National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough in the first half of the campaign, scoring 14 goals in all competitions.
Hutchinson could make his Shots debut in their home game with league leaders Notts County, on Saturday.
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Jake Hutchinson has been recalled from his loan spell with Eastbourne Borough, to join National League side Aldershot Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Best of luck, Jake! ๐#ColU | #WeAreUnited
โ Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) January 3, 2023
U's loan manager Richard Hall told the club's website: "Jake has once again proved that he can score goals at the level he has gone to, and deserves his chance to play at the next level now.
"We want to thank Eastbourne Borough for giving Jake the opportunities to develop his game further, and wish them the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
"We also want to wish Jake himself all the best for this next chapter in his young career."
Hutchinson, who was involved with the U's first-team squad in pre-season, had a successful loan at Hitchin Town, last season.
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โ Aldershot Town FC (@OfficialShots) January 3, 2023
We're delighted to be able to welcome young striker Jake Hutchinson on loan from @ColU_official until the end of the season!
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Hutchinson moved to Colchester from Brighton and Hove Albion and steadily improved his standing at the U's throughout his apprenticeship before progressing to the club's under-23 side.
He has gained experience of menโs football via loan spells with Tonbridge Angels, Grays Athletic, Brightlingsea Regent and Hitchin Town.
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Want to say a massive thank you to everyone at @EBFCTheSports for making my loan spell so enjoyable! Want to wish the boys all the best for the rest of the season ๐ดโซ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/czxPB5ZtlQ
โ Jake Hutchinson (@JakeHutchinso14) January 3, 2023
Aldershot Head of Football Operations Terry Brown said: โWeโre delighted to bring Jake in until the end of the season and bolster our attacking options.
โHeโs show great form in the division below with Eastbourne Borough and has got himself amongst the goals so weโre looking forward to seeing him in action for The Shots!โ
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Jake Hutchinsonโs loan at Eastbourne Borough comes to an endโฆ
โ Eastbourne Borough FC (@EBFCTheSports) January 3, 2023
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All the very best for the future @JakeHutchinso14 ๐ดโซ๏ธ
Hutchinson made 21 first-team starts for Eastbourne, along with eight appearances off the bench.
Eastbourne manager Danny Bloor said: โItโs been a pleasure having Jake with us both on and off the field. Heโs done very well for us and he is a fantastic character too.
โI wish him all the very best in the next stage of his development.
โI would personally like to thank Richard Hall the Colchester Utd loans manager for all his efforts and hard work whilst we have had Jake with us.โ
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