Peterborough United sign Kane Ferdinand from Southend

Peterborough United have signed midfielder Kane Ferdinand from Southend United on a four-year deal for an initial fee of 拢200,000.

The fee for the Republic of Ireland Under-19 international could rise to over 拢500,000.

Ferdinand, the cousin of Premier League duo Rio and Anton, has played 71 times for Southend, scoring 10 goals.

"I am grateful to Southend United for handing me my first-team debut," the 19-year-old told the

"I am really looking forward to playing for Peterborough. They play good football and I can't wait to get started now."