Released Newcastle United striker Isaac Westendorf has landed a club playing in the Champions League next season.
The 22-year-old left United after 18 months following a stint with non-league Barking but after a decision was made by the Magpies, he is now pursuing regular senior action. Westendorf started last pre-season training with Eddie Howe's first-team squad.
But now finds himself getting ready for life with Northern Ireland champions Larne. Westendorf said: "It feels great to be here and I'm delighted to have got everything sorted and sign.
"I had a good time at Newcastle, gaining a lot of experience training with the first team and I want to push myself now in men's football, so that's a big thing for me.
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"Everyone dreams of playing in the Champions League. It's a big thing for the club and I'm delighted to be a big part of it against Helsinki.
"I had offers from elsewhere, but the offer was there to come here and have a look and I'm glad I did because I knew I wanted to be a part of it."
Larne manager Tiernan Lynch added: "We are delighted to add Isaac to our squad.
"He has been around for the last couple of weeks and that has given us both the chance to have a proper look at one another and we were as keen to bring him here as he was to join the club.
"He's coming in from a top environment in England and he's now ready to push himself to be a success in the men's game and we will work with him to help him achieve it."
