St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin insists Charles Dunne is absolutely match after making the change from Motherwell to Paisley.
The 28-year-old has performed simply seven video games over the past two seasons in claret and amber, having suffered a spate of accidents that included a critical groin challenge that required surgical procedure.
Before then he was a integral a part of the Motherwell facet that reached the League Cup and Scottish Cup finals within the 2017-18 season, each of which have been misplaced to Celtic.
Goodwin is adamant that Dunne has put his harm issues behind him as he made him his first signing of the summer season.
He mentioned: “People would possibly have a look at the final 12 months or so with the dearth of recreation time that he’s had and that’s solely right down to a little bit of unhealthy luck on the harm entrance.
“But he’s absolutely recovered now, and he’s achieved an intensive medical with our physio Kevin Bain so there’s completely no considerations with Charles’ health going ahead.
“I’m delighted to lastly get Charles over the road.
“It’s one we’ve been engaged on for a variety of months now. He’s had a variety of different choices on the desk, however I’m delighted he sees his future right here at St Mirren.
“We’ve been wanting pure left-sided defenders within the final season and Charles performs that position very well.
“He’s received tempo, he’s received energy, he’s superb on the ball, he fits the best way we wish to play and he’s a very good character as nicely.”
Dunne follows in former teammate Richard Tait’s footsteps in becoming a member of the Saints after his launch by the North Lanarkshire facet.
The sturdy centre again counts Wycombe Wanderers, Blackpool and Oldham amongst his former golf equipment, and was capped by Republic of Ireland at under-21 stage.