Cork City teenager Matthew Moore is set to join Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga, with a deal believed to be agreed.

The German Bundesliga is known for its fast-paced and highly technical gameplay, which attracts some of the world’s top young talents to ply their trade in the league. The latest to join this trend is Ireland U-17 international Matthew Moore, who is set to make the move to German outfit Hoffenheim. The young midfielder has been attracting interest from several European clubs, and the move to Bundesliga is expected to provide him with the perfect platform to grow and develop his skills further. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Moore’s prospects, his style of play, and what he could bring to his new team.


Irish footballer Matthew Moore, who plays for Cork City and the Ireland Under-17 team, is poised to sign with German side Hoffenheim. It is understood that a deal has been agreed between the clubs, with Cork City set to receive a five-figure sum in compensation for the 16-year-old midfielder, plus clauses. The teenager was captain of the Ireland Under-16 team that won the Victory Shield last year, and is part of the squad that has qualified for the European Championships in Hungary next May. Cork City’s manager, Colin Healy, has previously tipped Moore as a player to watch. However, changes as a result of Brexit mean that players from the UK cannot join European clubs until they are at least 18. This has resulted in an increased number of young Irish footballers moving abroad to continue their football education. The move will see Matthew Moore leaving his hometown in Ireland to try his luck in mainland Europe, following in the footsteps of other young Irish footballers who have made similar moves to clubs such as Crystal Palace and AC Milan.


We wish Matthew Moore all the best as he embarks on this new journey in the Bundesliga with Hoffenheim. It’s always exciting to see young talents make a name for themselves on the international stage and Moore’s potential is certainly worth keeping an eye on. Ireland supporters will undoubtedly be proud to see one of their own take on the challenge of playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this promising young player.