Former Carlisle United midfielder Luke Joyce has signed for a new club.

The experienced ex-Blues man has agreed a one-year deal with National League North club AFC Fylde.

It follows his departure from Port Vale at the end of last season.

Fylde boss Jim Bentley is delighted to have landed the 33-year-old.

He told the club website: "This is a real big signing for the football club.

"Luke has proven to be one of the best midfielders in League Two over many seasons.

“His stats are phenomenal, he’s an excellent professional and is very well respected within the game.

"I’m really pleased to have him on board and I’m sure the AFC Fylde supporters will enjoy watching him play this coming season.” 

Joyce had two spells with Carlisle, making 171 appearances.

The ex-Accrington Stanley favourite spent the last three seasons with Port Vale, making 131 appearances before being released along with fellow ex-Blues Shaun Brisley, Harry McKirdy and Mark Cullen.

Joyce said of his latest move: "The club wants to get into the Football League; they have ambition and direction...I want to be a part of that."

The midfielder had previously been linked with a possible move to Keith Curle's Oldham.