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Notts County have added to their midfield options by bringing in Tom Iorpenda on loan from Huddersfield Town for the entire season. Iorpenda is a promising young player who is highly regarded at his parent club. The 20-year-old player joins Meadow Lane with an increasing reputation. He received Huddersfield's Academy Player of the Season award in 2023. After this achievement, the West Yorkshire club offered him a new four-year contract. This shows how highly they value him. Iorpenda is a tall and athletic player, measuring 6 feet 3 inches. He brings energy and can play various midfield roles. Iorpenda made his senior debut in an important FA Cup match against Manchester City. Since then, he has played 15 times for the first team of Huddersfield Town. Notts's Football Chief Roberto Gagliardi voiced his delight at acquiring the young player's talents for the forthcoming season. “Tom is a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder with solid technique and a strong footballing education, having come through the systems at both Brighton and Huddersfield,” said Gagliardi. “He’s been involved regularly with Huddersfield’s senior squad over the past two seasons, although a back injury around Christmas unfortunately stalled his progress last term. However, he returned to fitness in time to feature towards the end of the season, including a substitute appearance against Leyton Orient. “He’ll be fit and ready for pre-season later this month, and we’re really looking forward to helping him continue his development in a competitive environment. “He has all the traits you’d associate with a modern midfielder – mobility, strength, technical ability and an eye for the game. Following the success of George Abbott’s loan spell last season, we’re delighted to bring in another promising young talent with a bright future.” At first, Iorpenda played as a winger in Brighton's academy. He then changed to midfield when he joined Huddersfield in 2021. Moving positions has worked well for him. The player has improved a lot in recent years. He initially experienced senior football through a loan period at Hyde United. This provided him with valuable experience in the men's game. Afterwards, he re-joined Huddersfield and played against Manchester City in January 2024. Subsequently, he made appearances in the Championship against Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town. The trips helped set the stage for bigger roles. The young player will aim to progress further during his stint in Nottingham. Supporters of Notts County football club will want Iorpenda to perform well. They hope he can match the success of last year's loan players. His contribution may assist the Magpies in making progress during the upcoming season. 👍🏻 Head over to the Pride of Nottingham community forum to have your say, and to join in with other fans as we discuss the news of the signing of Tom Iorpenda. 🏃🏻 Join the discussion regarding the latest news that Notts County will be working with the University of Nottingham and Highfield's facilities as our training ground.