EASTLEIGH have confirmed the signing of former Scotland international Chris Maguire, following his departure from Ayr United.

Maguire joins the Spitfires having spent the second half of last season playing in the Scottish Championship.

The Spitfires become the 13th club of Maguire’s 18-year career, which has also seen him play in the Scottish Premiership and all three Football League divisions.

Speaking upon his arrival at Eastleigh, Maguire said: "I can't wait. I'm looking forward to getting up to speed and getting the sharpness in my legs.

"I'm rearing to go because this is obviously a season where the owners want to get promoted. That's why I've come here, to try and be a part of that.

"I know Stewart (Donald) from his time at Sunderland. He's ambitious, he wants to get the club promoted.

"I saw the league last year with Wrexham and Notts County, they made some history and there's no reason why we can't do it. 

"That's what I've come here to do and to be a part of. I'm someone who always wants the ball and I want to help the team as much as possible."

The 34 year old earned two caps for Scotland back in 2011 and has scored 69 goals in 335 EFL appearances. 

Maguire is the latest addition at the Silverlake Stadium since Stewart Donald took over the club this summer.

Eastleigh have signed a number of players with experience playing above the Vanarama National League as they look to bounce back from last season's play off heartbreak.