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Celtic legend Scott Brown makes first Fleetwood Town signing with Shaun Rooney capture

Celtic legend Scott Brown has completed his first signing as Fleetwood Town boss.

St Johnstone defender Shaun Rooney has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the English League One side.

The 25-year-old becomes summer addition number one with Brown beating off competition from Scotland and the EFL to land the right-back.

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Rooney played a huge part in St Johnstone's Scottish Premiership survival netting in both legs against Inverness Caley Thistle.

A club statement read: "Fleetwood Town are delighted to announce an agreement has been reached to sign Scottish defender Shaun Rooney.

"The 25-year-old will become new Town Head Coach Scott Brown’s first summer signing, beating off competition from a number of Scottish Premiership and EFL club’s for his signature.

"Rooney played a huge part in St Johnstone’s survival in the Scottish Premiership last season playing 32 times and scoring in their play-off win against Inverness on Monday night.

"The defender has agreed a two-year deal at Highbury Stadium, subject to international clearance.

"Welcome to Highbury Stadium, Shaun!"

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On his decision to leave Perth, Rooney told St Johnstone's website: “I thoroughly enjoyed my two seasons at St Johnstone. They have been the happiest and most successful of my career.

"The memories of scoring in both cup finals will never leave me. The pleasure it gave the St Johnstone supporters was an absolute privilege and an honour for me.

“To round it off by scoring our fourth goal on Monday night will be unforgettable. Getting the chance to celebrate in front of a jumping McDiarmid Park will never leave me.

“However, I want to try my luck down South once again and Fleetwood Town are giving me the opportunity to do so.

“I would like to wish the gaffer (Callum Davidson), the coaching staff, Liam Gordon and the squad, the Board and the supporters all the very best for the future.”

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