Posh striker Jones joins German side St Pauli

Jones' move to St Pauli will mark his first move outside of his boyhood club Peterborough United

Peterborough United striker Ricky-Jade Jones has joined Bundesliga side St Pauli following the expiration of his contract.

The 22-year-old came up through Peterborough's academy ranks, joining the club at the age of nine, and made his professional debut aged 16 in an EFL Trophy match against Arsenal Under-21s.

He has since gone on to make 203 senior appearances for the Posh, scoring 43 goals.

Jones lifted the EFL Trophy twice with his boyhood club, starting both matches and providing the assist for captain Hector Kyprianou's second goal in their 2-0 victory over League One title-winners Birmingham City in April.

"Joining this club as a nine-year-old boy, I didn't realise the impact it would have on my life," Jones posted on his Instagram account.

"I just want to say thank you to the gaffer, the staff, my team-mates and everyone associated within the club for believing in me on my journey.

"To all the fans that stuck with me, thank you so much for giving me that extra bit of strength week in, week out, I truly am so thankful for that.

"Representing this club will always mean the most to me and my family."

St Pauli finished 14th in Germany's top flight last season, three points clear of the division's relegation play-off place.