Through the official website, Blackpool have announced that Anglo - Nigerian striker Nathan Delfouneso has penned a one - year contract with the Championship club, with an option for a second season.<br /><br />In the close season, the former England youth - teamer was released by Aston Villa, where he had been for eight years.<br /><br />This will be Nathan Delfouneso&rsquo;s third stint at the <i>The Tangerines, </i>having had two loan spells at the club throughout the 2012&ndash;2013 season and a portion of last term.<br /><br /><span style=\"font-weight:normal\">During that time, the 23 - year - old managed 6 goals in 52 appearances in the second - tier of English football.<br /><br />After impressing the coaches during tests, </span>Delfouneso was offered a permanent contract.<br /><br />He has had loan spells with Burnley, Leicester City and Coventry City in the past.<br /><br />Photo Credit : thegoldengoal.co.uk<br />