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Paul McGinn has joined Dumbarton on a permanent basis after the 22-year-old defender rejected an offer to remain with St Mirren.

McGinn, whose younger brother John is still with the Buddies, ended the season on loan to the Sons.

Dumbarton manager Ian Murray said: "To have persuaded Paul to join us is a massive boost as he's a quality player.

"Having turned down the chance of staying with St Mirren, we moved quickly."

McGinn joined the Paisley club from Queen's Park in September amid interest from Scottish Premier League rivals Aberdeen and Dundee United.

He returned to the Third Division outfit on loan and then made the step up to Division One with the Sons.

Now he has signed a one-year contract with Murray's club.