Hartlepool United have this afternoon completed the signing of Toto Nsiala.

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The centre half was part of Grimsby's promotion winning team last season, moving back to the Football League via the National League play-offs.

Nsiala, a former Everton trainee, rejected a new deal at Blundell Park in favour of a fresh challenge at Victoria Park

And Pools have also announced that winger Nathan Thomas has today put pen to paper on a new contract.