Joe Shaughnessy has revealed St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin “sold the club” to him after signing on a two-year deal.
The Irish defender became Saints’ fourth recruit of the summer after leaving English League One side Southend.
Shaughnessy, whose deal is subject to international clearance, told stmirren.com: “I’m very happy to get everything over the line.
“The manager really sold the club to me. His ambition came across really well any time I spoke to him and it made me feel like there is something starting here and I want to be a part of it.
“I had four years at St Johnstone which went really well and time at Aberdeen too.
“I feel well suited to the Scottish game and hopefully I can bring what I learned in England to here.”
Goodwin said: “We have been in constant dialogue with Joe since he left Southend United and we are delighted that we have been able to get him signed up.
“He is a fantastic leader and a really good character as well.
“He’s got fantastic experience in the Scottish Premiership already and played a huge part in St Johnstone’s success in recent years.
“All these boys we are bringing in fit a certain profile and Joe ticks every box.”
