The Saints cup double-winning hero has put pen to paper with Stephen Robinson’s Europe-bound Buddies.
However, Rooney has signed a two-year contract in Paisley after spending two years with the English team, which is currently led by former Dundee player Charlie Adam.
It’s unclear if that means McDiarmid will rejoin St. Mirren for the upcoming year, as the Perth Saints will once more be fighting to miss the playoffs.
Rooney disclosed that the Buddies, who are headed for Europe, had made an attempt to sign him when his St Johnstone contract expired in 2022.
“Two years ago, before I went to Fleetwood, I had a nice conversation with the manager at St Mirren, but I just wanted to try new things,” he stated.
The fact that the club is once again considering me is undoubtedly encouraging. I’ve been to this club a lot and it’s close to home. When I was younger, I was also on trial.
“My position is right wing-back, and I enjoy going forward.
“My position is right wing-back, and I enjoy going forward.
I enjoy crossing the ball, getting to the back stick, and scoring goals.
“For the last two months at Fleetwood, I played right center-back, and I enjoyed it.” I liked the one-on-one fights, the air combat, and the urge to maintain a clean sheet.
