Blackpool FC add ex-Exeter City and Dundee United man to ranks ahead of Spain trip
Ilmari Niskanen has become Blackpool’s second signing of the summer.
Blackpool have added Ilmari Niskanen to their ranks on a free transfer - in what is their second signing of the day.
The Finland international joins Dion Charles through the doors at Bloomfield Road, with the pair joining in time for the Seasiders’ upcoming pre-season camp in Spain.
Niskanen makes the move to the Fylde Coast on a two-year deal, with a 12-month option, following the conclusion of his contract with Exeter City - where he had spent the last three seasons.
Having made the move to St James Park from Dundee United in 2023, the 28-year-old has picked up 119 appearances in League One so far.
Despite the Grecians’ eventual relegation from the third tier last term, the wide player was still able to shine individually, contributing 12 assists in 46 outings.
Niskanen’s senior career sarted with Kuopion Palloseura in Finland, as well as spending time on loan with Pallo-Kerho 37 and SC Kuopio Futis-98 as a youngster.
He later went on to join FC Ingolstadt 04 in Germany, before making the move to Scotland in 2021, with two goals and five assists coming his way in 61 appearances north of the border.
Niskanen’s first words as a Blackpool player
Discussing his move to Blackpool, Niskanen told the Seasiders’ in-house media: “I’ve only heard good things about the club, the coaching staff and the town, so I’m delighted to be here.
“When I was at Exeter, Bloomfield Road was always a difficult place to go to, so I can’t wait to be on the other side of that now and have the fans behind me.”