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Jonathan McFarlane

Kyle Lafferty signs for Kilmarnock as former Rangers striker seals short-term deal under Tommy Wright

Kyle Lafferty has become new Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright's first signing after agreeing a contract until the end of the season.

The star came close to signing a deal with Romanian outfit Sepsi earlier in the week but will now join up with his fellow Northern Irishman at Rugby Park.

It's his third club in Scottish football having previously turned out for Rangers and Hearts, with the big striker having had two separate spells at Ibrox.

He returns after a disappointing period in Italy with Reggina where he made 11 appearances in Serie B but mustered only one goal.

Killie have been in search of a striker since losing Eamon Brophy to St Mirren in the transfer window and Wright will be delighted to secure an established international with 75 caps for his country.

The 33-year old has played numerous clubs in a fascinating career that has taken in the likes of Palermo, where he played alongside Paulo Dybala, FC Sion in Switzerland and Sunderland.

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