AFC Fylde sign midfielder Sam Osborne from Leamington

Sam Osborne signs for Fylde, having impressed against the Coasters for Leamington this seasom

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Osborne turns 22 tomorrow (Sunday) and has signed an 18-month contract, which Fylde have the option to extend until the summer of 2023.

Nottingham-born Osborne moved to Leamington last summer after four seasons at Notts County, where he was twice named young player of the season.

He made five appearances for the Magpies in League Two and a further 12 last season in the National League.

Osborne scored the stoppage-time equaliser in Leamington's 1-1 home draw with Fylde in November.

Coasters manager Jim Bentley said: “ We are really pleased to have Sam on board. He’s a young, exciting prospect with great potential.

"He’s had an excellent season so far with Leamington, scoring goals and making assists, and I’m sure he will be a good addition to our ranks.

"Sam’s a player who has been attracting attention with his performances and I’m really pleased he’s chosen us.

"Thanks to the chairman (David Haythornthwaite) also for backing us and making this deal happen.

"We are very much looking forward to working with Sam and hopefully it’s a successful time ahead for both him and us.”

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