Former Carlisle United loan striker Elias Sorensen has made a move to the Championship.

The 24-year-old has signed for newly-promoted Portsmouth.

Pompey have paid an undisclosed fee to Esbjerg to bring in the forward, who had a disappointing time of it at Brunton Park in the 2019/20 season.

The ex-Newcastle United man has reignited his career in his native Denmark and now gets his chance in England's second tier.

He has signed a three-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho told the club website: "Elias is an incredibly talented young centre-forward with plenty of potential.

“He’s already been over in England and so has had a taste of the game over here. He then went back to Denmark and enjoyed a huge amount of success – particularly last season.

“We’re excited by his energy – he’s a real livewire – and, of course, the assists and goals he has in his arsenal.

“Elias is an incredibly talented young centre-forward with plenty of potential.

“He’s a threat on the shoulder and also very capable with his back to goal, so we’re delighted to welcome Elias to the club.”

Sorensen, who joined Newcastle from Danish club HB Koge, signed on loan for the Blues under Steven Pressley in the summer of 2019.

But his time with the Blues did not live up to expectations, Sorensen failing to score in 12 appearances for the Cumbrians.

After another loan spell with Almere City in the Netherlands, he left Newcastle permanently in 2021.

He duly returned to Denmark and has impressed with Esbjerg, firing them to the third-tier title last season and scoring 24 goals in 30 appearances.

His new team-mates at Pompey will include former United midfielder Owen Moxon, who joined the south coast club in January amid their run to the League One title.