St Johnstone have signed Canadian forward Theo Bair from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old has been lured to McDiarmid Park on a two-and-a-half year deal through until the summer of 2024.He has MLS experience and was recently loaned out to Norwegian second-tier team HamKam where he helped them win promotion.A delighted Bair says his move to Scotland is a new start and he was quick to point out that he is up for the Premiership challenge.Bair will arrive in Scotland later this week and train with his new team-mates ahead of Saturday’s game at home to Dundee United.“This has been in the pipeline for a few days and I’m excited to get started at St Johnstone,” he explained.“This is a new start for me and I am looking forward to being part of the team.“I feel my game will be a good fit for Scottish football and I want to play my part in helping us win games of football.“I know that the football club is determined to stay in the Premiership.
I know everyone at the football club shares this goal to succeed.“It presents all of us with a challenge we need to embrace and we will go for it.
I know I am ready for it.”Perth boss Callum Davidson said: “Theo is a talented and powerful striker. He will give us a different dimension.“I am looking forward to working with him.
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