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Ewan Paton

Kilmarnock sign Kyle Vassell after successful stint in USA

Kilmarnock have completed the first transfer of January.

The Ayrshire side have signed Kyle Vassell on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old joins from San Diego Loyal, where he scored 14 times in 29 games.

The Northern Ireland capped striker has vast English experience with the likes of Blackpool and Rotherham.

He could face St Mirren tomorrow in the first set of Premiership games of 2023.

Vassell insists he's looking to pick up where he left off in the USA.

He said: "I just want to keep rolling. I picked up at San Diego after a few slow years, so I want to keep that going.

"I had a good time in America but there is more passion and pressure here.

"I thrive on that and I also wanted to be close to home.

"The manager didn't have to sell the club to me, but he sold the league as I have never played here before.

"He said it would be a good opportunity for me and I loved our conversations, so that is why I am here.

"He wants to use my physical attributes a lot and I hope to do that for me.

"I'll always try my hardest and I have played in various roles over the last few years. I've played as a winger and target man and as a No10.

"I am a bit of a jack of all trades, but I am just trying to master one - and that's scoring goals"

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