Josh Honohan is looking forward to settling into life as an Imp after becoming City's first signing of the January transfer window.
The versatile defender joins on a permanent switch from Shamrock Rovers after playing a key role in the League of Ireland side's double-winning season.
He said: "We've been speaking for a long time so I'm excited to get the deal done and get over here ready to get going once I’ve returned to full training.
"There were a lot of factors as to why Lincoln City was the move I wanted to make. The way the club has progressed over the past few years is really impressive and I always wanted to be part of it once I found out about the interest."
A player who is comfortable anywhere in the backline as well as wing back/wide areas, Honohan has watched his new team-mates extensively and feels he can add to the squad.
He added: "I've watched the games before I got here and love the way the team are playing. I can see it's a very progressive style of play, full of intensity and the way I want to play.
"The fans have got right behind the team and there's been a really intimidating atmosphere in the stadium at times - I can't wait to play in front of them.
"It's clearly a group full of running and pressing, a real determined group, and I think I fit that mould."
Director of football Jez George added: “I would just ask for some patience with Josh in that he picked up a load-related injury towards the back end of Shamrock’s season, after the deal had already been completed, and Josh subsequently hasn’t played since 9 November.
"We have been in full dialogue with Shamrock’s medical department to ensure a smooth handover in Josh’s rehab and we will take our time now to ensure Josh comes back symptom and pain free, followed by a gradual introduction to pitch-based training before he is considered for selection.
"We will not put a timeframe on his return to playing but we are extremely positive that Josh will be able to make a significant contribution to the team this season. We signed Josh on a long-term contract for a reason, so we won’t rush this process for the matter of a few weeks.”
Josh's signing is subject to approval from the relevant football authorities.