Shamrock Rovers have agreed a deal with Championship club Blackpool for the sale of full-back Andy Lyons.
The in-form Republic of Ireland Under-21 international had been the subject of a number of bids from the Seasiders, with the League of Ireland champions confirming he will depart in January.
The Naas native has signed a three-and-a-half year contract, which includes an option for a further year.
Lyons has made a big impression since joining from Bohemians eight months ago, with several eye-catching displays down the flank. He's also chipped in with eight goals in 32 appearances.
In the last week alone the 22-year-old has been the match winner against Ferencvaros in the Europa League play-off tie and Drogheda United in Sunday's FAI Cup tie that went to extra-time.
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Manager Stephen Bradley admitted last month that the interest from Blackpool - who have begun the season with eight points from their opening half a dozen games - was "serious".
Rovers say the fee - publicly undisclosed - is "significant". Reports in the UK suggested that an offer of around £250,000 last month plus add-ons had been rejected by the Hoops.
A graduate of St Joseph’s Boys, Lyons spent a season at Bray Wanderers in their underage set-up before making a reputation for himself at Bohemians, progressing through the ranks to the first team by 2018, where he made 58 league appearances before joining Rovers earlier this year.
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