PAISLEY, Scotland — Jamaican worldwide Richard King has formally launched into the following chapter of his blossoming profession, signing a multi-year cope with Scottish Premiership facet St Mirren FC.
The 23-year-old defender, broadly considered one of many Caribbean’s most promising abilities, has dedicated to the membership by 2027, with an possibility for a further yr.
The switch marks a big leap ahead for King, a former captain of Cavalier SC and an everyday function within the coronary heart of the Reggae Boyz protection, the place he has already amassed 30 senior worldwide caps.
A sought-after expertise heads to Scotland
King’s commanding performances for membership and nation had drawn consideration from a number of suitors throughout the UK and mainland Europe. But it was St Mirren that in the end secured his signature, making him their third acquisition forward of the 2025–26 marketing campaign.
Supervisor Stephen Robinson expressed delight on the signing, describing King as a long-standing goal and a high-upside addition to the Saints’ backline.
“We’ve tracked Richard for a very long time and saved up together with his progress,” Robinson defined. “He’s fast, he’s sturdy, and he’s a venture for us as nicely. It’s a step up in stage for him. We consider he could be a actually good asset for the soccer membership when he returns from the CONCACAF Gold Cup.”
A lift to St Mirren’s defensive arsenal
With the ink now dry on the deal, Robinson emphasised King’s potential to lift the extent of inner competitors and supply tactical depth in protection.
“He’ll deliver actual competitors to the boys we’ve already received and provides us one other sturdy possibility in that division,” the Northern Irish supervisor added.
Identified for his clever positioning, restoration pace, and quietness below stress, King is predicted to suit seamlessly into St Mirren’s evolving defensive setup.
Eyes on the Gold Cup earlier than membership duties start
Earlier than becoming a member of his new membership in Paisley, Richard King stays targeted on nationwide obligation, as he’s anticipated to function prominently in Jamaica’s second CONCACAF Gold Cup match on Friday, when the Reggae Boyz face off in opposition to Guadeloupe.
The timing of his transfer couldn’t be extra becoming—coming simply because the younger defender continues to lift his worldwide profile in entrance of a worldwide viewers.
From Kingston to the Kingdom: A brand new chapter begins
Having captained Cavalier SC with maturity past his years and confirmed himself on the worldwide stage, King’s transfer to the Scottish prime flight indicators each ambition and perception—from the participant and his new membership alike.
With St Mirren investing in youth and flexibility, and King desirous to elevate his recreation on European soil, the stage is ready for a promising partnership grounded in potential, perseverance, and pleasure.
