Saint Lucia international Janoi Donacien is set to make his comeback after a year-long hiatus, primarily due to injury. The 31-year-old defender, who has previously played for Aston Villa and Ipswich Town, has re-signed with Chesterfield on a contract that extends through the end of the English football season. Born in Choiseul, Donacien joined Chesterfield in January on a short-term deal, making eight appearances before a hamstring injury in March prematurely ended his campaign. Over the summer, he returned to the League Two club to complete his rehabilitation. Donacien expressed his enthusiasm about the new contract, stating, ‘I’m delighted to have signed my new contract and I’m thankful to the club for their faith in me. I can’t wait to get back on the grass, get back in front of our supporters and show what I can do.’ With over 300 career appearances across various English clubs, Donacien is a seasoned player. He made his national team debut in 2023 and last played for Saint Lucia during the Concacaf Nations League in Grenada, where he started in central midfield in a notable victory over Curaçao. Donacien could also feature in the upcoming Concacaf Friendly Series. For Chesterfield, he may return to action as soon as this weekend, following a reserves game against Grimsby Town, where he played for over an hour. Chesterfield’s first team is scheduled to play away at Colchester United on Saturday.