Jamie McGrath has put pen to paper to hitch Dundee United on a season-long mortgage deal.
The previous St Mirren and Hibs man joins the Tannadice outfit forward of their Europa Convention League third spherical qualifier at dwelling to AZ Alkmaar tomorrow night time. The Republic of Eire worldwide has not been wanting consideration this summer time, with Aberdeen additionally . However as completely revealed by Report Sport on Tuesday, the winger has opted to make the transfer to hitch Jack Ross' aspect, as a substitute of reuniting with former boss Jim Goodwin, after sporting director Tony Asghar fought arduous to deliver him to the Metropolis of Discovery.
McGrath arrives at Dundee United from Wigan Athletic for the rest of the marketing campaign within the hopes of extra first group soccer. The 25-year-old made the transfer to Wigan in January after departing St Mirren. However he has made simply 4 appearances throughout all competitors since. He's more likely to slot straight into the squad for tomorrow night time's conflict.
The midfielder joins Steven Fletcher, Dylan Levitt, Craig Sibbald, Mark Birighitti, Aziz Behich and Glenn Middleton who've joined Dundee United this summer time. Following the information, United boss Jack Ross stated: "Jamie was a participant who had a huge effect on the Scottish Premiership with St Mirren,” stated United Head Coach Jack Ross.
"I’ve tried to signal him a few occasions already so my admiration for him as a participant is clear. He matches the profile when it comes to what we're on the lookout for.
"We needed to deliver one other attack-minded participant to the center of the pitch. We additionally needed to deliver that elevated athleticism and method so he ticks so many containers. I’m completely thrilled to deliver him right here.
"We wish to get him enjoying, scoring and organising targets for Dundee United and again into the worldwide set-up. It’s an excellent assertion for us and that is the calibre of participant we’ve been attempting to recruit."
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