Dan Cleary thanked for St Johnstone service after leaving club due to family reasons

Dan Cleary has left St Johnstone due to family reasons.

Manager Callum Davidson said he was “gutted” to lose the centre-half but thanked him for his service.

The 26-year-old, who arrived back in January after leaving Dundalk, helped Saints keep hold of their Premiership status for this coming season.

Davidson confirmed: “Dan is away back to Ireland and I’d like to thank him for everything he did for us.

“He came here when we were struggling and played a part in keeping the club in the Premiership.

“I am gutted to lose him but family is more important and he’s got to do what’s best for them.

“We had a few chats over the last few days and it was obvious how much he wanted to do well here.

“It’s a tough time for him and we all wish him all the best for the future.”

Davidson has moved to welcome a new centre-half in 20-year-old Alex Mitchell on loan from Millwall.