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Dons legend joins Perth men as former winger Wright makes his return
We are looking for quality to bring in to make sure we have a better season next year
St Johnstone have made their first summer signings by snapping up Aberdeen legend Andrew Considine and returning hero Drey Wright.
Considine and Wright, who has left Hibs, have both penned deals through to summer 2024.
The former has signed up at McDiarmid Park after an 18-year stint at Pittodrie, during which he racked up an incredible 571 appearances.
Wright rejoins his former
club after a two-year spell at Easter Road.
The arrival of Considine is likely to signal the departure of Jamie McCart from McDiarmid Park.
The ex-Aberdeen star has played across the back four for the Dons over many years and will add bags of experience, not to mention ability, to Saints’ rearguard.
A serious Achilles injury restricted him to just nine appearances for Aberdeen last season but he recovered in time to clock up two games at the end of the campaign.
He left Pittodrie after
failing to negotiate a deal with boss Jim Goodwin.
Wright is no stranger to the McDiarmid Park dressing room, having starred for St Johnstone between 2018 and 2020.
The energetic wideman spent the last two seasons at Hibs, where he struggled to make a serious impact before being released.
Nevertheless, the 27-yearold was always a popular figure among Saints fans, who will hope he can add some much-needed spark to their side’s attacking play.
Speaking previously,
Saints boss Callum Davidson stressed the importance of getting the right players in during the close season.
“It’s very important we get our recruitment right this summer,” Davidson told The Courier.
“We are looking for quality to bring in to make sure we have a better season next year.
“Bringing in that quality – players who are ready to go straight into the team – is what we’re looking for.”
St Johnstone’s players return for pre-season training next Wednesday.