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St Johnstone sign midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

St Johnstone sign midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City

Summary

St Johnstone completed the permanent signing of midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old signed a contract that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2027. Cotterill joins the Premiership side after progressing through the youth system at Swansea and spending several loan spells at clubs including Stockport County, Swindon Town, and Bristol Rovers. He brings experience from the Scottish Premiership following a loan stint at Dundee during the second half of last season where he made 11 league appearances and scored one goal. Cotterill indicated he consulted with the manager regarding the team's style of play before finalizing the move. He is expected to join the squad immediately as the club prepares for upcoming league fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Joel Cotterill signs a deal with St Johnstone until the summer of 2027.
•The 21-year-old arrives from Swansea City for an undisclosed transfer fee.
•Cotterill made 11 appearances and scored one goal for Dundee last season.
•The midfielder previously had loan spells with Stockport County, Swindon Town, and Bristol Rovers.

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3:31 PMYahoo Sports — St Johnstone sign Cotterill from Swansea

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St Johnstone have announced the signing of midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. Cotterill, who came through the youth academy at Swansea, made his senior debut in 2022 and has gone on to have loan spells with Stockport County, Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers.
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