Seasiders complete Martin signing

Martin turned down a new contract with Spurs to join Blackpool

Blackpool have confirmed the signing of versatile England youth international Joe Martin from Tottenham, following a loan spell last season.

The 19-year-old has agreed a two-year contract plus the option of a further twelve months at Bloomfield Road.

Manager Simon Grayson told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I am delighted to have signed Joe.

"He's a great lad and he fitted in well last season and I'm sure he'll prove to be a great signing."

Martin is Blackpool's fourth summer signing following the recent arrivals of goalkeeper Matt Gilks and defenders Alex Baptiste and Marlon Broomes.

Joe is a young, hungry player who was desperate to come and is desperate to play Blackpool boss Simon Grayson

He made his league debut on the final day of last season in Blackpool's 1-1 draw with Watford which cemented the Seasiders' place in the Championship for this season.

"He is a young, hungry player who was desperate to come and is desperate to play," Grayson said.

"His versatility will be a massive asset for us. He played left-side midfield against Watford and we know he can play at left-back, in the centre of midfield and as a left-side centre back."