Torquay United manager Chris Hargreaves has completed his seventh summer signing with the acquisition of former Brighton midfielder Courtney Richards.
Ex Seagulls midfielder Richards, 20, who was team-mate of former Gulls' loanee Shamir Goodwin- now Fenelon- at the Amex Stadium, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal after impressing in a trial spell.
Richards's arrival brings the number of new signings made by Hargreaves during the close season up to seven, after his fellow trialists Angus MacDonald and Toby Ajala impressed sufficiently to both earn one year deals- joining a list of arrivals that includes Louis Briscoe, Luke Young, Ryan Bowman and Jordan Seabright.
Richards proved to be an excellent foil for fellow new arrival Young in the centre of midfield during Torquay's recent pre-season friendlies matches against Yeovil Town, Walsall and Plymouth Argyle, and it is hoped he can carry those displays into the new season.
His arrival also comes after the Gulls received a financial boost from the sale of young goalkeeping prospect Neal Osborn to Southampton, which has earned the club a five-figure sum plus future add-ons.
