Alex Nicholls signs 18-month deal with Exeter City

Alex Nicholls has signed an 18-month contract at Exeter City, according to his agent. The forward, who has been on-loan at St James's Park for the past month, has seen his contract at parent club Northampton Town expire this week. However, his agent Phil Sproson revealed the signing via Twitter.

Big congratulations to @A1exNicholls on signing an 18 month deal with @OfficialECFC today. pic.twitter.com/9mhMqpQ53Z

— Phil Sproson (@gsml_info) January 6, 2015

Nicholls first joined City on loan in September as he looked to regain his match-fitness having suffered a double leg fracture in a game against Port Vale at Sixfields in October 2012. He was a revelation at St James's Park, helping the club record four victories from six games as they halted their poor start to the season. He returned to Northampton, but was told in late November he was no longer in Northampton manager Chris Wilder's plans. He will face Northampton Town in League Two this Saturday as the Cobblers are the visitors to St James's Park.