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He went on to help the club gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership, before returning to St Johnstone on loan in the 2016/17 campaign.

Following a short spell playing for Melbourne City in the A-League, Michael again returned to St Johnstone in 2019, this time on a permanent deal, and played his part in helping the Saints win the League Cup and Scottish Cup double in 2021.

Paul Hartley is delighted to have landed the forward: “Michael is one we have been chasing, and I’m pleased to have got this deal over the line.

“I have made no secret of the fact that I felt we needed support at that end of the pitch, and he certainly offers that. I believe he can make a big contribution in the last few months of the season.”

Michael made his debut against Morton last weekend and looks certain to be involved this afternoon.