St Patrick's Athl. Defender Tom Grivosti Joins Dundalk FC
St Patrick's Athl. defender Tom Grivosti has joined Dundalk FC on a multi-year deal, bringing experience and a winning mentality to the team.
What happened?
Dundalk FC have completed the signing of defender Tom Grivosti from St Patrick's Athletic on transfer deadline day. Grivosti, 27, arrives at Oriel Park with over 160 senior appearances to his name across spells in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Why it matters for St Patrick's Athl.
The departure of Grivosti is a significant blow to St Patrick's Athl., who will need to regroup and find a replacement for the experienced defender. Grivosti's departure may also impact the team's European campaign.
What comes next?
Dundalk FC manager Ciarán Kilduff is delighted to have Grivosti on board, stating that he believes the defender will add a lot to the team immediately. Grivosti will be looking to make an instant impact at his new club and help Dundalk FC finish the season positively.
Grivosti joins Dundalk FC following the arrival of Trevor Clarke and Cian Dillon, as the club continues to build for the remainder of the campaign. The 27-year-old defender has a wealth of experience, having played for Bolton Wanderers, Ross County, and Elgin City, among others.
In his time at St Patrick's Athletic, Grivosti made over 110 appearances for the Inchicore club, winning the FAI Cup in 2023 and featuring extensively in European competition. He becomes the latest addition to the Dundalk squad, and his experience will be invaluable to the team.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League of Ireland Premier, 52 pts, 13W-13D-10L from 36 games, recent form DDDWL.
Dundalk FC are currently 14 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. The team has scored 42 goals this season, conceding 32, with a +10 goal difference. Their last result was a 3-0 win over Bray Wanderers on January 16, 2026.
Recent form (last 5): 1W-4D-0L (WDDDD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5.
Grivosti's signing is a significant boost to Dundalk FC, who will be looking to make a push for the title in the second half of the season. The team will need to regroup and find a replacement for the experienced defender, but Grivosti's arrival will undoubtedly make them a more formidable opponent.
Grivosti's experience and winning mentality will be invaluable to the team, and he will be looking to make an instant impact at his new club. With his wealth of experience and success in European competition, Grivosti is the perfect addition to the Dundalk FC squad.
Dundalk FC welcome Tom Grivosti to the club, and everyone at Oriel Park is excited to see what the future holds for the experienced defender.
