" Over three weeks later on 16 August, Sky Sports News reported that Keinan had finally joined Blackpool, claiming that he had signed a two-year contract. Two days later he finally joined "the Tangerines", on a one-year contract with an option for a further 12 months. Speaking about the move, Keinan said: "I'm looking forward to the first game and I'm very happy that everything is done. I just want to play for Blackpool and help this team. I had different offers but after I met the gaffer I was sure that I wanted to play for Blackpool."