St Johnstone have signed Canadian forward Theo Bair from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old has been lured to McDiarmid Park on a two-and-a-half year deal through until the summer of 2024.
He has MLS experience and was recently loaned out to Norwegian second-tier team HamKam where he helped them win promotion.
A delighted Bair says his move to Scotland is a new start and he was quick to point out that he is up for the Premiership challenge.
Bair will arrive in Scotland later this week and train with his new team-mates ahead of Saturday’s game at home to Dundee United.
“This has been in the pipeline for a few days and I’m excited to get started at St Johnstone,” he explained.
“This is a new start for me and I am looking forward to being part of the team.
“I feel my game will be a good fit for Scottish football and I want to play my part in helping us win games of football.
“I know that the football club is determined to stay in the Premiership. I know everyone at the football club shares this goal to succeed.
“It presents all of us with a challenge we need to embrace and we will go for it. I know I am ready for it.”
Perth boss Callum Davidson said: “Theo is a talented and powerful striker. He will give us a different dimension.
“I am looking forward to working with him. I know he has the ability to score goals for us and he is hungry to do well.”
