Lavery seals Blackpool move
Northern Ireland striker Shayne Lavery has signed for newly-promoted Championship side Blackpool.
The 22-year-old has penned a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
The move caps an incredible season.
After helping Linfield to a league and cup double, Lavery then made history by becoming the first player to pick up both Player and Young Player of the Year awards in the same season.
In 77 games for the Blues he bagged 47 goals - 30 this season alone.
Lavery has also got seven international caps.
He told his new club's website: "I’m very excited. Blackpool’s a massive club and I’m glad to get the deal done. I feel like I’ve proved myself back home this season and I’m now looking to test myself at the next level.
“I had mixed emotions last week lifting the league and cup with Linfield, knowing in the back of my head that I’d be moving on, but I’ve loved my time there and I’m very grateful for everything they’ve done for me.
“I’m now joining a Blackpool team that has played well all season, and it was amazing to see them become one of the three teams promoted. I watched the play-off final myself, and I’m just excited to come and play for the Blackpool fans in the Championship now.”