Declan Gallagher joins St Mirren following Aberdeen release

The defender has joined the Paisley club on a two-year deal

Published 26th Jun 2022

Declan Gallagher has signed a two-year deal with St Mirren following his release by Aberdeen.

The Scotland international joined the Dons last summer from Motherwell and made 30 appearances in all competitions.

However, Jim Goodwin decided he was surplus to requirements this summer and had his contract terminated.

The 31-year old has now secured a move to Paisley where he joins up again with Stephen Robinson following a successful spell together at Fir Park.

A club statement said: "Declan joins Saints with a wealth of experience having made almost 400 career appearances and the club has beaten a host of clubs from Scotland and England to secure the signing of the Scotland international.

"After beginning his youth career with Hamilton Academical and Celtic, Declan would go on to play for Clyde, Dundee and Livingston – playing a major role in the latter’s promotion to the Premiership in 2018.

"Declan signed for Motherwell in 2019 and his impressive form for the Fir Park side saw him earn the first of his nine caps for the Scotland national team before moving on to Aberdeen in 2021. He would go on to make 23 appearances for the Dons during the 2021/22 season.

"Declan will join up with the squad tomorrow ahead of their pre-season training camp in Northern Ireland..