Linfield announced the signing of Ethan Boyle on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old has agreed terms with the Danske Bank Premiership champions and will join at the start of the January transfer window.
Here is what you need to know about the latest addition:
Player profile
Name : Ethan Boyle
Age : 22
Position : Right-sided full-back/wing-back
Previous clubs: Shamrock Rovers, Finn Harps, Waterford.
How long as he signed for?
Boyle has signed an 18-month deal with the Blues.
Last season...
Boyle made 19 appearance for Shamrock Rovers as they finished second in the Airtricity League Premier Division last season. He didn't feature for the club in their FAI Cup final win over Dundalk.
Previous clubs
Boyle started off with Waterford FC where he spent two years before joining Finn Harps in February 2016. He secured a move to Shamrock Rovers in January 2018.
International honours
Boyle has played for the Republic of Ireland at Under 19 and 21 level.
What they said..
Linfield boss David Healy: "He’s a much sought after player and I want to thank the club’s team committee for their backing in helping to bring Ethan to the club.
"I know our supporters will give Ethan a warm welcome to the club and I look forward to working with him when he joins up with us for training.”
Ethan Boyle: “I’m delighted to be joining Linfield. The manager and Willie McKeown have made me feel very welcome and at home here. The facilities are really impressive and I’m really looking forward to getting started when the transfer window opens in the new year.
"It’s an exciting new challenge for me and I want to thank my advisor Martin Dunphy for his assistance in this matter.
"Linfield are a very big club on this island and I expect in the new year the team will be challenging for major silverware and I just want to contribute to what I hope will be a successful end of the season for the club.”
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