Kyle Lafferty seals Kilmarnock return

Kyle Lafferty has sealed a return a return to Kilmarnock.

The striker joins on a free transfer until the summer after cancelling his contract with Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta.

The Northern Ireland international was part of Rugby Park squad who were relegated last season, but racked up an impressive goal tally in his time at the club.

Lafferty scored 13 goals in 13 games in all competitions but left in the summer to move abroad.

His deal with Anorthosis Famagusta was terminated last month, opening the door for a move back to Ayrshire.

The 34-year old told the club website: Kyle said: “It’s a great feeling to be back at Kilmarnock, I feel I have unfinished business here.

“The last time I played here we were relegated, which was a low point in my career so to get the opportunity to fix that and get Killie promoted back to the Premiership is something I’m excited about.

“I’m a huge admirer of Derek and his work at Aberdeen and getting the chance to work with him is really exciting.”

“Where he wants to take the club and how he saw me fitting in ticked all the boxes for me."

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