PAISLEY, United Kingdom, CMC – Jamaican international defender Richard King has sealed a transfer to Scottish Premiership side St. Mirren FC, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old former Cavalier SC captain has signed a contract until 2027, with the option for an additional year.
King, who boasts 30 caps for the Reggae Boyz, attracted interest from clubs across the UK and Europe but has opted to join St. Mirren, becoming their third signing ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Manager Stephen Robinson hailed the acquisition, stating that King would be an “excellent asset” for the club. The Northern Irish boss revealed that St. Mirren had monitored the Jamaican defender for some time.
“We’ve tracked Richard for a long time and kept up with his progress. He’s quick, he’s strong, and he’s a project for us as well. It’s a step up in level for him. We believe he can be an excellent asset for the football club when he returns from the Concacaf Gold Cup.”
Robinson also emphasized that King’s arrival would bolster competition in defense. “He will bring real competition to the boys we’ve already got and give us another strong option in that department.”
Kings are expected to be in action on Friday when the Reggae Boyz take on Guadeloupe in their second Concacaf Gold Cup fixture.
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