Motherwell have confirmed the signing of defender Shane Blaney from Sligo Rovers on a two-and-a-half yr contract.
The 23-year-old Irishman performed a significant function within the Steelmen's early exit from the UEFA Europa Convention this season when he netted a surprising free-kick within the second leg of Motherwell's qualifying spherical defeat.
His show throughout the 2 legs, which Motherwell misplaced 3-0 on combination, left a giant impression and Fir Park boss Steven Hammell has swooped to prise him away from the League of Eire Premier facet.
Blaney, whose earlier golf equipment embrace Finn Harps and Doncaster Rovers, has signed from January and won't be eligible for this Friday's conflict with Kilmarnock and the journey to Ibrox to face Rangers on December 28.
Fir Park gaffer Steven Hammell advised the membership web site: "Shane is somebody who we've got watched intently since that European tie the place I felt he performed very properly in each legs.
“He has had a powerful season with Sligo and we expect he can proceed that upward trajectory with us at Fir Park.
"He'll give us extra competitors in defensive areas and can push the likes of Lamie, Solholm and Mugabi for a begin.”
On his transfer to North Lanarkshire, Blaney mentioned: "This can be a actually thrilling transfer for me.
“I’ve liked my time at Sligo and wish to proceed to enhance and add to my recreation right here at Motherwell.
“There may be a number of actually gifted gamers on this squad already and I can’t wait to get going.”
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