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St Mirren signs Ayunga to new deal despite injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:24 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

St Mirren signs Ayunga to new deal despite injury concerns

Summary

St Mirren has signed striker Jonah Ayunga to a new one-year deal, with an option for another year, despite his ongoing recovery from an ACL injury. Ayunga has not played since a match against Livingston on April 25, 2025, where he suffered a serious injury. Manager Craig McLeish emphasized the club's commitment to supporting Ayunga during his rehabilitation, noting his importance to the team's history following his contributions to their League Cup victory over Celtic. Additionally, McLeish mentioned discussions regarding the potential signing of Ghanian under-20 player Abdul Hakim, although no confirmation has been provided yet.

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Status Watch

•Jonah Ayunga signs a one-year contract extension with St Mirren.
•He is expected to miss the first half of the upcoming season due to injury.
•Ayunga helped secure the League Cup for St Mirren with key performances.
•McLeish discussed ongoing talks regarding potential signings, including Abdul Hakim.

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10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Ayunga signs new deal & McLeish on Hakim links

What they're saying

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St Mirren have agreed a new one-year deal with a one-year option with striker Jonah Ayunga even though he will likely be absent with his ACL injury until the new year. Ayunga hasn't featured for the Buddies since a 2-0 defeat at home to Livingston 25 April 2025 during which he had to be carried off on a stretcher but before then made 32 appearances and scored twice in the club's historic League Cup victory over Celtic in December. "We wanted to look after him," manager Craig McLeish said.
— Yahoo Sports

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