US youth international defender Chris Gloster signs for Hannover | OneFootball

Chris Gloster has become the third young American to sign with a Bundesliga side since the start of 2018, joining Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen) and Zyen Jones (Schalke).

The current New York Red Bulls academy player will make the move official on his 18th birthday at the end of July, per FIFA regulations.

It was reported by ESPN that Gloster was on trial with fellow Bundesliga side Schalke, but was not offered a contract. His trial at Hannover, however, was a different story.

“We expect a lot from him, also with a view to the senior team,” said Michael Tarnat, the head of Hannover’s academy, told the club’s website.

“He made a good impression during his two-week trial here.”

Gloster was the primary left back for the U-17s throughout their CONCACAF qualifiers and for the U-17 World Cup this past summer in India.

Hannover are no stranger to Americans, as former United States stalwart Steve Cherundulo captained and spent his entire club career with the Reds.