Former Wanderers winger Zack Elbouzedi has joined League of Ireland club St Patrick’s ahead of the upcoming season.

Elbouzedi has put pen to paper over a “multi-year contract” at Richmond Park following a spell in Sweden.

The 26-year-old will now play alongside ex-Bolton youngster Arran Pettifer, who made the move to St Patrick’s earlier this year.

Stephen Kenny took charge at Richmond Park a couple of months ago following a three-year spell with Republic of Ireland.

"I'm delighted,” Elbouzedi told the club website. “I've played here at Richmond Park before when I was at Waterford.

“It's a massive club and Stephen being here too was a massive factor in me coming to Pat's, I think it's an exciting time to be here.

“I played some of the best football of my career under Stephen (with Ireland U21s).

“The style of football he plays and the confidence that he instils in you as a player is something I really enjoyed, so I'm looking forward to getting going now and working under him again."

Elbouzedi had a loan spell at Wanderers during the second half of the 2020/21 campaign as the Whites achieved an unlikely promotion to League One.

The wideman spent the past three seasons at Swedish club AIK, making 52 appearances. He returned to England in January for a loan spell with Swindon as the Robins finished 19th in League Two.

"Zach is a high level player,” Kenny added. “He played for the Ireland U21s under me, he's got exceptional pace and gives real width on either flank.

“He has a tremendous work ethic and athletically, he's quite exceptional too. We're hoping he can really come and enjoy his football here.

“I know Zach is determined to do well here, having signed for the next couple of years. I feel he is in the prime of his career in his mid-20s.

“Coming back to his home city to join St Patrick's Athletic, it's an exciting period for Zach and us with FAI Cup, Europe and big league matches to come. Over a period of time, I think he'll prove to be a really good signing."