Markus Poom returns for another season with Shamrock Rovers

Estonia international Markus Poom has committed to another season with Shamrock Rovers.

The 24-year-old midfielder had a strong campaign with the Hoops in 2023 after arriving on loan from Flora Tallinn, helping Stephen Bradley's side to a fourth SSE Airtricity Premier Division title in a row.

He returned to Estonia in the off season but is back on board for 2024 having agreed a fresh loan deal.

"We all saw Markus' quality and what he brought to the club last year," said Bradley.

"We were very keen on bringing that back again this year. I spoke with Markus before he went home from the break with the international team and he was very keen to come back himself.

"It was just going to take a bit of time because he’s a Flora player and we had to speak to them, but it was pretty clear that we wanted Markus back, and he wanted to come back, so we’re absolutely delighted to get it done.

"Coming from a different country and different culture, as the game is played slightly differently over there compared to our league, it was always going to take him a little bit of time to adjust to that, but I felt that once he did, we saw his quality and how much balance he gave us as a team.

"He’s a really good player, one that we worked extremely hard to get back and I think he showed the reasons why last year."

Poom is now targeting more silverware in Tallaght, adding: "I really enjoyed my time here last season. Everyone at the club and all the fans made me feel so welcome and I can’t wait to get going again as we look to build on the success of last season."

Earlier in the week the reigning champions brought in former St Pat's winger Darragh Burns on a season-long loan from English League Two side MK Dons.

Burns made over 50 league appearances in