Caley Thistle have confirmed defender Jamie McCart has signed a pre-contract to join Premiership side St Johnstone in the summer.

Inverness boss John Robertson revealed on Thursday he was still to receive official confirmation of McCart’s move, although he understood the 22-year-old had agreed to make the switch to Perth.

The two clubs have now both confirmed McCart’s move.

McCart will remain with the Highlanders until the end of the season, unless Saints boss Tommy Wright attempts to strike a deal to bring him in during the remainder of the January transfer window.