Dan Cleary: St Johnstone's new signing says club are 'perfect challenge'
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Dan Cleary (left) up against Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah in last season's Europa League
St Johnstone are the "perfect challenge" said Irish defender Dan Cleary after he joined the Scottish Cup holders on a two-and-a-half year contract.
The 25-year-old has made the move from Dundalk, where he had been for the past three seasons, being part of the side that reached the Europa League group stage last season.
He was previously a youth player at Liverpool and Birmingham City.
"This is a great move for me," he said.
"I had other offers to consider but St Johnstone is the perfect challenge for me at this stage of my career.
"The manager [Callum Davidson] made me feel really wanted and he is the type of manager I want to play for."
Meanwhile, midfielder Ali Crawford has signed a permanent deal with St Johnstone until the summer of 2024.
The former Hamilton Academical player arrived on loan from Bolton Wanderers in August.