Shay McCartan joins Bradford City from Accrington Stanley

Bradford have signed Northern Ireland international Shay McCartan for an undisclosed six-figure fee.

The Sky Bet League One club announced on their official website that they had signed McCartan from Accrington on a three-year deal.

McCartan, 23, made his full Northern Ireland debut in the 1-0 victory over New Zealand earlier this month.

The Glenavon product joined Accrington in July 2013 after beginning his career in English football at Burnley.

"I am looking forward to a new challenge and it will be exciting to play in League One," McCartan told accringtonstanley.co.uk.

"I am sorry to leave Accrington, I have had a great four years here.

"I have loved my time here and they gave me a chance when I was released from Burnley when no one else wanted me.

"I was signed by James Beattie and Paul Stephenson and then have continued my development under the current gaffer (John Coleman).

"Bradford are obviously a big club and it also means I stay up north as I have lived here since I came to Burnley when I was 16."

McCartan suffered a frightening incident at Valley Parade last season when he collapsed on the pitch during Accrington's FA Cup win there.

"It was scary at the time but I am over it," McCartan said.

"It was a really good season for me last season. I got 11 goals, I impressed with Northern Ireland and I made my senior debut.

"I knew clubs were watching me and it is unsettling so I am glad it is done now, at the start of pre-season, and I can move on with my career."