Samson Tovide has completed a transfer from Colchester United to Huddersfield Town, signing a three-year contract with the Championship club. The move, confirmed this week, ends the forward's long association with the League Two side where he made 151 appearances and scored 21 goals.
Colchester United currently sit 8th in League Two, having taken seven points from their opening four matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a goal difference of zero after scoring and conceding five times. The club is just two points behind the early leaders, Bristol Rovers.
Samson Tovide explained his decision to join Huddersfield Town after several seasons at Colchester. "This has been an important summer for me, and I've had a choice to make in which team I thought would be right to take the next step with in my career and develop my game," he said. The forward highlighted the confidence he gained from his talks with the Yorkshire club. Tovide added, "In every conversation with the club, it gave me huge confidence about coming to Huddersfield Town, and I feel very blessed and honoured to sign for such a big club."
His departure creates a vacancy in Colchester's attacking options as they prepare for their next league fixture. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
Samson Tovide became a familiar figure at the JobServe Community Stadium over multiple seasons. His total of 151 first-team appearances represents a significant period of service for a player developing through the EFL system. During that time, he found the net 21 times, contributing to various campaigns in League Two. His physical presence and work rate made him a consistent selection for different managers.
Colchester will now need others to step up to maintain their positive early-season form. The current squad details are available on our squad page for reference.
Losing an experienced forward is a challenge for any League Two squad. Colchester United's start to the 2026-27 season has been solid, with their recent form reading LWWD. The team has shown they can compete, sitting just two points off the top of the table. Manager Tom Flanagan and his recruitment team will have anticipated this possibility and likely have plans to reinforce the attacking line.
The club's current league position and detailed statistics can be followed on our standings and stats pages. Tovide's three-year deal with Huddersfield Town commences immediately, concluding his chapter with Colchester United.
