John Mahon has rejoined Sligo Rovers on a two-year deal.
The Collooney man returns to his home club after an unsuccessful stint with Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone.
Mahon left Rovers in January of 2022 in to try his luck in Scotland.
He was a star performer in the Saints concluding match of last season – a crucial second leg of the Premiership play-off against Inverness Caley Thistle.
However, Mahon’s last competitive appearance was in the SPFL Trust Cup defeat to East Fife back in August.
Following confirmation of his Showgrounds return, Mahon told sligorovers.com on Friday: ‘’It has been a tough few months for me and, I was delighted to know the club wanted me back.
‘’The moment I started speaking to John I knew it was the best move for me as from working with him in the past I know he will give me a chance and opportunity to play football.
‘’The season is just a few weeks away and I’m already looking forward to the opening game against Shams.
‘’I am happy to be home and back where I belong and to continue where I left off last year. There is some unfinished business and, I can’t wait to get going.”
Mahon first joined Rovers as an under-17 squad from his local side Ballisodare United.
He then progressed through to the under-19 team before signing his first professional contract in 2017 after making his first-team debut against St. Patrick’s Athletic.
The big central defender has already made over 90 appearances for the club and will be part of John Russell’s squad who travel to play Stoke City and Nottingham Forrest next weekend in England.
Mahon will again wear the number 21 shirt, the squad number he wore before his departure.
