Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
United’s player of the year will stick around at Tannadice Park
CRAIG Sibbald is set to pen a new contract with Dundee United in a major boost ahead of the Tangerines’ Premiership return.
Tele Sport understands the combative midfielder has agreed a two-year deal with the Tannadice outfit, with confirmation likely to come this week.
Sibbald, deservedly named United’s 2023-24 player of the year, triggered an appearance-related extension with the Terrors after being a mainstay of Jim Goodwin’s Championship-winning side.
Nevertheless, terms still had to be agreed, with Sibbald’s form attracting admiring glances.
But the former Livingston and Falkirk man had no desire to look elsewhere and, barring any unforeseen hitches, will end the lingering uncertainty over his future by committing to United until 2026.
Sibbald joined the Tangerines in the summer of 2022 and, despite being a less heralded arrival than the likes of Steven Fletcher, Dylan Levitt and Aziz Behich, he was comfortably the most successful signing made under Jack Ross.
He was one of the only players to emerge from the ashes of United relegation with any credit and continued that form into the Championship, notching five goals.
Sibbald has made 80 appearances for United and is likely to be a key man – and provide welcome continuity – for a much-changed side in the top-flight.
■ DUNDEE United will miss out on a sell-on fee for ex-tannadice favourite Jeando Fuchs after the midfielder departed Peterborough United at the end of his contract.
Fuchs, 26, made just 11 appearances in 2023-24 due to serious thigh and knee injuries and confirmed his exit just days after the Posh’s League One play-off semi-final defeat against Oxford United.
The combative Cameroonian enjoyed a total of 61 outings for Peterborough after joining the club from United for a fee in the region of £150,000 in January 2022.
Tele Sport understands a healthy sell-on percentage was inserted as part of that deal and, given there was interest in Fuchs in the summer of 2022 and he was made available for transfer in 2023, it seemed that would pay dividends.
However, no switch came to fruition and the player has seen out his contract.
Confirming his exit on Instagram, Fuchs addressed the Posh support: “The past two years have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows,
marked by challenging injuries and unforgettable moments on the field.
“Your support during my time at the club, through both the good times and the tough, has meant a lot to me. It has been an honour to fight for our team, driven by your cheers and passion.
“Thank you for embracing me as part of this incredible community.”
Fuchs played 48 games for United following his arrival from Alaves in 2020.