Yorkshire are also expected to hand Shan the captaincy following Steve Patterson's decision to step down as captain at the end of last month
Pakistan opening batsman, Shan Masood, has agreed to a contract with Yorkshire County Club for the 2023 season. The left-hander earlier turned down a new and improved contract with Derbyshire, where he broke several records.
Derbyshire were keen on extending Shan's contract for the past several months. However, they still failed to meet his demands and the batter opted to leave.
Shan, who won PCA Awards twice, claimed that it was not an easy decision for him and extended his gratitude to the entire Derbyshire team.
"It has not been easy making this decision, but I feel this move is the next phase of my life and career," he said. "I am extremely thankful to everyone for my time at Derbyshire, I will be following closely and most importantly will always consider it home to me."
Upon joining Yorkshire, Shan said that he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Pakistan icons who have already represented the franchise namely Inzamam, Younis, and Sarfaraz.
Masood said: “I’m delighted to have signed for Yorkshire. The pedigree and the history of Yorkshire CCC is massive and to play at Headingley week in week out is a dream. To follow in the footsteps of the three Pakistan captains (Inzamam ul Haq, Younis Khan and Sarfaraz Ahmed) that have represented Yorkshire is really exciting.
“I’m looking forward to sharing a dressing room with some really talented players, including the current England players like Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid, Dawid Malan and Harry Brook.
“I’m also looking forward to working with Ottis Gibson again, having worked closely with him in the PSL (Pakistan Super League) this year.
“I maintain a strong desire to play cricket at the highest level and I feel this project at Yorkshire provides me with the ideal opportunity to take that step.
“I share the ambition of the Club to win trophies whilst playing an exciting brand of cricket.”
In addition to this, Yorkshire are also expected to hand Shan the captaincy following Steve Patterson's decision to step down as captain at the end of last month.