JAY Mingi has left Colchester United and signed for League One new boys Stockport County for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old has signed a three-year deal at Edgeley Park, after completing a move to the Hatters.

Mingi had a year remaining on his Colchester contract, having signed a two-year deal with the club last September following his departure from Portsmouth.

 

Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko told the club’s website: “We would like to thank Jay for his contribution to Colchester United last season.

“His performances caught the eye of many clubs in higher leagues and Jay wanted to move on to test himself.

“We wish Jay every success at Stockport and are sure he will continue to develop in League One.”

 

Mingi, who joined Colchester last summer after leaving Portsmouth, made 28 appearances for the club during his time at the JobServe Community Stadium.

He flourished in a defensive role in the final weeks of the season, helping the U’s secure their League Two status under Danny and Nicky Cowley.

Mingi started each of Colchester’s final 11 matches in a defensive role and was outstanding, consistently producing impressive performances to help the club stay in the Football League.

 

Prior to that, the ex-West Ham United youngster had experienced a stop-start season with the U’s and had played in a more familiar midfield berth.

Mingi won the Goal of the Month accolade for his fine winning goal in the U’s vital 2-1 home win over Newport County.