The 31-year-old joins on a permanent two-year-deal as Micky Mellon continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2025/26 League Two campaign. 

Comfortable operating across midfield and out wide, Hannant arrives at Boundary Park with significant EFL and National League experience, having previously represented the likes of Cambridge United, Colchester United and Port Vale.

Born in King’s Lynn, Hannant began his senior career with Gateshead in 2016 after spells in the academies of Norwich City and Dereham Town. 

His performances in the National League earned him a move to Port Vale in January 2018, where he made 68 appearances across two seasons in League Two. 

He returned to Gateshead for a brief spell in 2019 before stepping back up to the EFL with Cambridge United, helping the U’s win promotion from League Two in the 2020/21 season. 

A two-year stint at Colchester followed before rejoining Gateshead last summer, where he played a key role in their strong 2024/25 campaign, scoring 15 goals in 44 appearances.

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