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Ruari Paton rejoins St Johnstone on permanent contract until 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:32 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ruari Paton rejoins St Johnstone on permanent contract until 2028

Summary

Ruari Paton has officially returned to St Johnstone after a loan stint, with Port Vale accepting an undisclosed fee for his transfer. The 25-year-old forward scored five goals over 13 Championship appearances last season. Paton expressed excitement about rejoining St Johnstone, highlighting the connection he built with teammates and supporters during his loan period. He has signed a contract at McDiarmid Park that runs until the summer of 2028.

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•Paton scored five goals in 13 appearances last season.
•He has signed a long-term contract until summer 2028.
•St Johnstone secured his transfer from Port Vale.
•Paton described feeling at home during his previous loan.

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7:32 AMYahoo Sports — St Johnstone secure return of stiker Paton

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Ruari Paton has returned to St Johnstone after a successful loan period, with Port Vale accepting an undisclosed fee for the forward. The 25-year-old, who scored five goals in 13 Championship appearances last season, has signed a contract at McDiarmid Park until the summer of 2028. "The whole feeling of last season was really special and I loved every minute of that achievement," Paton told Saints' media as he looks forward to next term in the Premiership.
— Yahoo Sports

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