Derry City boss Declan Devine has hailed the arrival of Conor Clifford from St Patrick's Athletic.
Midfielder Clifford, 28, was a Chelsea starlet and played for Ireland at under-21 level before eventually returning home to join Dundalk at the start of 2017.
In October of that year he began to serve a six-month worldwide ban from football for betting during his time in England.
Clifford had a short spell with Limerick before playing for the Saints last season.
"He's a brilliant player, a very good footballer, technically a player who will suit playing on our pitch and suit the way we play," said Devine.
"He's a player who gives us strength in depth and who has a wealth of experience, he has experienced the highs and lows, but more importantly he's really, really interested in playing for Derry City, and knows the attributes required.
"He's a player who is determined to do well this year".
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