Sutton Utd has signed forward Sam Folarin on a permanent deal following his departure from fellow National League side Hartlepool United. The 25-year-old made 18 appearances for Pools last season, either side of a loan spell at National South side Chelmsford, where he scored twice. Folarin told the club website that he's been speaking to head coach Chris Agutter for quite some time now and it's good to finally get things moving. The project Agutter was telling him about, trying to get back into the EFL, was really exciting to pursue and move forward with. Folarin's signing follows the arrivals of Temi Babalola and Charlie Carter as Agutter looks to build a promotion-chasing squad. Agutter said he's so excited with the addition of Sam to the football club, he has the potential to be one of the most effective and exciting attacking players in the National League. Any coach worth their salt will be able to help this young man be an electric centre-forward and winger option – he is direct, technically tidy, and outrageously fast. Folarin's pace is a key asset, with Agutter describing him as lightning fast. The signing is a significant boost to Sutton Utd's promotion hopes, with the club aiming to return to the EFL. Folarin will be looking to make an impact at his new club, and his signing is a statement of intent from Agutter and the Sutton Utd hierarchy. The club's fans will be eager to see Folarin in action, and his debut is highly anticipated. With Folarin on board, Sutton Utd is well-placed to make a push for promotion this season.