1. In January 2016, Josh Laurent joined Hartlepool United on a free transfer.
20 Facts About Josh Laurent
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Josh Laurent went on to play for Wigan Athletic, Bury and Shrewsbury Town before earning a move to Championship side Reading in July 2020.
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Josh Laurent was born in Leytonstone and attended Beal High School.
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Josh Laurent began his career in the youth systems at Chelsea, Redbridge and Wycombe Wanderers and signed a scholarship deal with the latter club in 2011.
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Josh Laurent signed his first professional contract in May 2013, a one-year deal.
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Josh Laurent signed for Conference Premier side Braintree Town on a one-month loan on 17 February 2014.
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The departure of Josh Laurent caused a "reaction" at Loftus Road, with the supporters questioning the club's commitment to its younger players.
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On 14 January 2015, Josh Laurent moved across West London to sign for Championship side Brentford on a one-and-a-half-year Development Squad deal for an undisclosed fee.
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Josh Laurent signed for League Two side Newport County on a 28-day youth loan on 19 August 2015, which was later extended to 14 October.
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Josh Laurent failed to feature in another first team squad before his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 1 February 2016.
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Josh Laurent made 21 appearances and scored five goals for the Development Squad.
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On 1 February 2016, Josh Laurent joined League Two club Hartlepool United on a free transfer.
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On 1 February 2017, Josh Laurent joined Championship club Wigan Athletic on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Josh Laurent played 22 games for the Shakers scoring once as they suffered relegation to League Two.
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On 23 July 2018, Josh Laurent joined League One side Shrewsbury Town on a two-year deal.
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Josh Laurent was a first-team regular during his first season at the club, making a notable contribution in the third-round of the FA Cup, where he both won the penalty that led to Shrewsbury's equaliser and then went on to score the winning goal against Championship side Stoke City.
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On 28 July 2020, Josh Laurent joined Championship club Reading on a two-year contract.
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On 21 June 2022, Josh Laurent joined Stoke City a three-year contract.
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Josh Laurent scored his first goal for Stoke on 29 January 2023 in an FA Cup tie against Stevenage.
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Josh Laurent signed for Burnley on 30 August 2024 for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.