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Linfield confirm Navid Nasseri signing as Blues deliver statement of intent

Linfield have announced the signing of Glentoran forward Navid Nasseri.

Nasseri has joined the Premiership champions less than 24 hours after helping the Glens win the Irish Cup.

It is a major signing for David Healy's Blues, who have snapped up one of their derby rivals' best players on the opening day of the transfer window.

"I'm delighted to advise our supporters that we've reached agreement today with Navid Nasseri for him to join us on a two-year contract," Healy told the club's website.

"He's only turned 24 but he's played at Macclesfield and Gillingham in England as well as in Sweden and for the past season with Glentoran.

"He's a player we've watched closely when he's played against us and he's an exciting talent.

"He's a player of excellent pedigree who can play in several forward positions.

"He's got a keen eye for goal and he will provide added quality in the final third of the pitch.

"He's a flair player with a lot of pace and I know the news of his arrival will be warmly welcomed by our supporters who will be excited at the prospect of seeing him in action.

Navid Nasseri (Presseye)

"I want to thank the board for their backing not just with this signing but with the other ones we've already announced today as we prepare for the challenges of competing in the Champions League next weekend."

Nasseri becomes LInfield's FOURTH signing on Saturday after the Blues made three other new signings earlier in the day.

Nasseri joins former Oval teammate Conor Pepper at Linfield after the versatile defender also signed a two-year deal with the Blues.

Linfield also confirmed deals for Coleraine goalkeeper Chris Johns and former Motherwell striker Christy Manzinga.

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