St Mirren have completed a deadline-day move for Kevin van Veen.
Stephen Robinson is a huge admirer of the striker and had attempted to sign him in January - only to be beaten out by Kilmarnock.
However, after thrashing out a loan deal in the final minutes of the summer transfer window, Robinson has now landed his man.
St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of @kevinvanveen on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
— St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) August 30, 2024
We’re excited to welcome Kevin to the club. pic.twitter.com/mevaRa8a4P
The striker, 33, will join St Mirren on loan from Groningen for the season. It's expected he will travel to Scotland on Saturday to join up with his team-mates.
Van Veen had joined Groningen from Motherwell last summer after a scintillating spell in Lanarkshire. He played 15 times for the club, scoring on five occasions but wished to return to Scotland to be closer to newborn daughter Ivy Rose.
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Van Veen had an offer on the table from St Mirren but accepted a loan move to Kilmarnock where he played on 13 occasions. He will now, though, turn out for the Paisley club this term.
A club statement confirmed: "St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of @kevinvanveen on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.
"We’re excited to welcome Kevin to the club."
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