The 20-year-old highly sought-after midfielder links up with Seasiders on an initial three-year contract, which also contains an option for a further 12 months.

Carey joined King`s Lynn in May 2019 from Thurlow Nunn Leaguers Wroxham, having made 36 appearance and scored 17 goals in the 2018/19 season for the Yachtsmen.

He was picked up by Norwich City academy at the age of 7 and was part of the under-10 and under-13 squads and played for under-14s in tournament in Woudenberg in June 2014.

The Easton & Otley College sports student was selected for the 20-man England Colleges FA national team for the 2018/19 season.

He also had trials with Norwich, Oxford United and Cambridge United.

The fee paid for Carey is believed to be a club record for King's Lynn and is expected to include add-ons should the midfielder move on.

The former Norwich City academy player scored six goals in 46 games last season is regarded as one of the hottest properties outside the English Football League.