Ross County youngster Ryan MacLeman leaves Staggies to sign for Elgin City on a permanent deal

Ross County have confirmed the permanent exit of one of their young talents.

Ryan MacLeman had been brought into first team training at just 16 years old under former manager Malky Mackay, and would spend time on loan at Clachnacuddin and Forres Mechanics in the Highland League.

This season he was judged to be ready to step up to the SPFL, and joined League Two outfit Elgin City on a temporary deal for the first half of the campaign.

Although that loan expired earlier this month, MacLeman will now return to Borough Briggs on a permanent deal.

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