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Johnny Russell Rejoins Dundee United on Short-Term Deal

Manager Jim Goodwin presents the 35-year-old as a late-season boost in attack with dressing-room leadership.

Overview

  • The former Scotland forward signed after completing a medical, agreeing a contract through the end of the season and taking the number 77 shirt.
  • Goodwin says Russell’s movement, decision-making and influence in big moments provide a different option in the final third.
  • The ex-United youth product returns 13 years after departing, having scored 46 goals in 120 games before a 2013 move to Derby County.
  • Russell arrives as a free agent following an MLS spell that included Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake last year.
  • He holds 14 Scotland caps and is reported with 69 MLS goals, the most by a Scottish player in the league.