Rotherham United defender makes Bradford City switch
The former Manchester United man was watched by Phil Parkinson in a recent Millers’ reserve game.
Thorpe joins ahead of an Easter where the Bantams will be depleted by international call-ups for loan trio Reece Burke, Lee Evans and Josh Cullen.
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Hide AdThe three youngsters will miss Saturday’s home game against Millwall and the trip to Crewe Alexandra two days later. Under normal circumstances, City could have applied for a postponement when missing three players but Burke and Cullen are at Valley Parade on youth loans - which don’t count under Football League rules.
Thorpe has made seven appearances for Rotherham this season, scoring two goals.