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James McClean set to return home as he closes in on move
James McClean returns to Derry City to boost the squad with experience and winning mentality as they aim to secure their first Premier Division title since 1997, manager says.
- James McClean has completed a return to his boyhood club, joining Derry City on a reported multi-year deal after leaving Championship side Wrexham ahead of the new League of Ireland season.
- After talks in November about playing time, McClean sought a move back home as he wasn't a regular starter for Wrexham; Parkinson said `Jimmy had an opportunity to go back to Ireland`.
- Having made nearly 600 appearances in England, James McClean, 36-year-old winger, brings vast experience with 158 Premier League games and 103 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team.
- He will link up with his younger brother Patrick, announced on Friday, and won’t travel to Malaga on Monday but will join teammates next week, Wrexham praised the move.
- The move represents James McClean's plan to finish his career at his hometown club, framing it as a major personal challenge to bring a Premier Division title back to Foyleside.
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