Hibs sign St Mirren full back David Van Zanten on pre-contract agreement

Last updated : 06 May 2008 By Steve Forbes
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Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen has started his re-building job for next season - by landing St Mirren full back David Van Zanten.

The Hibees have landed the 25-year-old on a pre-contract agreement, fighting off competition for the Irish right back from
Swansea City and Southampton.

It's not yet clear how long a deal Van Zanten has signed but he has signed on the dotted line at Easter Road and becomes big Mixu's first "summer" signing.

Van Zanten joined St Mirren in 2003 after he was released by Celtic and has gone on to play over 160 times for the Buddies.

We told you off this move last week and also the proposed move for Van Zanten's St Mirren team mate Franco Miranda, also on a pre-contract, although this has still to be confirmed.

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