Lee Bullock hasjoined Hartlepool United from Cardiff City on a free transfer.
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, only joined the Bluebirds 12 months ago after a loan spell and becomes Pool manager Martin Scott's first signing.
"We're very pleased, Lee gets box to box and can score goals," Scott told the official
"He's big and strong and will improve the squad. There was lots of interest from other clubs."