TOM INCE has completed a free transfer to Tranmere Rovers.
The veteran winger, son of former and star , has penned a two-year deal with the side.
Tom Ince left Watford at the end of last season Credit: Getty
The winger spent three seasons with the Hornets before being released Credit: Getty
, 34, had been a free agent since it was that Watford would not be renewing his contract.
He now links up with his new club, and could be in line to make his debut this Saturday as they host Rochdale in the preliminary round.
Upon completing the move, Ince told Tranmere’s club media : “It’s a great feeling, bit full circle for me. I’m looking forward to it.
“It’s always great when you come to a club like this. The good thing about it for me is that I have that hunger and that desire still.
“I think that’s what’s allowed me to have the career that I’ve been able to have, the amount of games I’ve been able to play and the level I’ve been able to reach.”
Former England youth international Ince began his career at Liverpool, another of his dad’s former clubs, and made one first team appearance for the Reds.
Following a loan spell at Notts County he signed for , going on to impress for the Tangerines and even playing for his dad during his final season.
Ince scored 33 goals in 113 appearances for the Bloomfield Road club, and spent the second half of the 2013-14 campaign on loan at Premier League side .
Upon the expiry of his Blackpool in the summer of 2014, Ince sensationally turned down in order to sign for .
He has since played almost all of his football in the Championship; representing , , , Luton Town, Reading and Watford in the second tier.
Ince did get one more crack at the Premier League, playing 33 times for Huddersfield during the 2017-18 campaign.
He still played relatively regularly at level last term – scoring four goals in 27 appearances for Watford – and could represent something of a coup for League Two Tranmere.
Rovers boss Darrell Clarke said: “Tom is a player who brings real quality and experience to the group. He’s played at a very high level throughout his career.
“He’ll give us creativity, composure and versatility in the final third, while his experience will be invaluable to some of our younger players and we believe he’ll be an excellent addition to what we’re building here.”
Ince played under his dad Paul at Blackpool Credit: Getty
Ince played in the Premier League for Crystal Palace in 2014 Credit: Getty
The winger also played top flight football for Huddersfield Credit: Reuters
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