Notts County complete the signing of Lewis Alessandra for an undisclosed fee

Notts County announced the signing of former Hartlepool United winger Lewis Alessandra for an undisclosed fee

The 28-year-old arrived at the Pools from Rochdale last summer and became a permanent fixture on the wing scoring nine goals in the 2016-17 season despite Pools' relegation to the National League.

A graduate of Oldham Athletic's academy, the skilful forward - who scored a number of stunners during the last campaign had attracted interest from a number of clubs.

However, Magpies boss Kevin Nolan has won the race for his signature and he now becomes Notts' second signing of the summer following the arrival of Lincoln’s Terry Hawkridge.

Alessandra, who has signed for Notts on a two-year contract, told the club: "What happened at my former club last year was very disappointing."

"I was gutted but I knew I still wanted to play league football, so when the chance arose I grabbed it with both hands."

He continued to add, "I don’t think I would have come here if I didn’t think we had a shot at doing well next season."

His departure to Meadow Lane comes on the same day that Hartlepool United Welsh Premier League winning-boss Craig Harrison their new manager.

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