St Mirren have signed Lee Mair on a two-year contract after the central defender left Aberdeen.
The 28-year-old, who joined Aberdeen from Dundee United two years ago, was out of contract with the Buddies' Scottish Premier League rivals.
Mair made 28 appearances for Aberdeen this season, but the departure of Jimmy Calderwood as manager appears to have sealed the defender's move to Paisley.
He had started his career with Dundee and also spent a spell at Stockport.
The Aberdonian, who has been troubled with injury during his time with United and the Dons, had loan spells with East Fife and Falkirk while at Dens Park.
St Mirren general manager Brian Caldwell told his club website: "Gus MacPherson has targeted Lee, who he has been watching and been impressed with for quite a while.
"We also understand that there was a new offer on the table from Aberdeen for Lee to extend his contract at Pittodrie and that a few other clubs were also interested in acquiring his services."
Aberdeen captain Scott Severin and fellow midfielder Jamie Smith are also out of contract.
Severin was expected to leave Pittodrie but could reconsider depending on who is appointed manager.
Smith failed to prove his long-term fitness before the end of the season and Calderwood decided against offering him a new contract.
Before the end of the season, the winger was given permission to have contract talks with Major League Soccer outfit Toronto.
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