Ilmari Niskanen has become Blackpool’s second signing of the summer.

Blackpool boss Ian Evatt admits he’s ‘thrilled’ to get Ilmari Niskanen through the doors at Bloomfield Road so early in the summer.

The Finland international has joined the Seasiders on a two-year deal, with a 12-month option, following the conclusion of his contract with Exeter City.

While the Grecians suffered relegation last term, the wide man enjoyed a positive individual campaign down the left side, providing 12 assists in 46 League One outings.

The 28-year-old becomes Blackpool’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Dion Charles on loan from Huddersfield Town.

While Evatt has worked with the former Bolton Wanderers striker in the past, he’s looking forward to linking up with Niskanen for the first time.

“Ilmari has been a consistent performer in this division over the last few years and he is coming in off the back of his best personal season in England,” the Seasiders head coach told the club’s in-house media.

“He will add real energy and quality to our team in a wide area. I’m thrilled that we have got him in so early on in pre-season and I can’t wait to start working with him.”