South Shields have completed their second signing of the summer.

South Shields FC have completed the signing of former Leicester City midfielder Toby Onanaye following his departure from the League One newcomers.

The 19-year-old did not make a first-team appearance during his time with the Foxes but did become a within their Under-18s and Under-21s sides in recent sides before gaining some senior experience with the Mariners’ National League North play-off final conquerers Kidderminster Harriers during the second half of last season. The youngster made two substitute appearances for the Harriers after he came off the bench in a 3-0 home win against AFC Telford United and a 2-0 win at Scarborough Athletic. Onanaye also grabbed his first senior goal during his time with the Midlands outfit after he netted in their FA Trophy win against Morecambe in mid-January.

South Shields have signed former Leicester City midfielder Toby Onanaye (phoot Daniel Dutton) | Daniel Dutton

placeholder image — South Shields have signed former Leicester City midfielder Toby Onanaye (phoot Daniel Dutton) | Daniel Dutton

However, he saw out the season back at Leicester, marking his final appearance for the Foxes Under-21s with an assist in a 5-1 win against Arsenal. He will now look to establish himself in a Mariners side that will hope to push for promotion into the National League once again next season as they embark on life under new head coach Mike Williamson - and the young midfielder is hoping to make the most of the grounding he has been given with Leicester.

He said: "I'm really happy to be here. The style of play that was presented to me was really good, something I would suit and see myself flourishing in. I had a lot of great experiences there (at Leicester), learning the basics, but also working and playing a longside top coaches and top players. I went out on loan last season, so it was a good opportunity to dip into the senior game, getting comfortable playing in front of fans, being in a men's changing room, it's very different, but I relished that experience."

The move means Onanaye has become the Mariners’ second new signing of the summer as he follows former The New Saints and Dundee left-back Jordan Marshall through the door at Mariners Park.

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