Eoin Toal believes the chance to join Bolton Wanderers could not be turned down and is hoping to have an impact in League One this season.
The 23-year-old centre half has become Bolton's fourth signing of the summer transfer window. He joins Jack Iredale as a permanent acquisition made this summer, along with Manchester City and Liverpool loanees James Trafford and Conor Bradley.
He has now been confirmed as the fourth signing made this summer for the club's first team and has put pen to paper on a three-year-deal at the University of Bolton Stadium and joins for an undisclosed fee.
After a first bid was turned down by the Candystripes, Wanderers were successful with a second approach for the former Northern Ireland under-21 international. READ MORE:'Absolute pleasure' - Derry City boss sends Eoin Toal parting message after Bolton Wanderers transfer Toal has made more than 150 appearances for Derry and scored six goals, with his contract at the Candystripes expiring later this year.