First Team
THE TANGERINE ARMY | PARTICK THISTLE (H)
27th April 2024
Dundee United can today announce the departure of Kieran Freeman, who joins Ireland Premier League outfit St Patrick’s Athletic on a permanent transfer, subject to international clearance.
A product of our Academy, the full-back was capped at youth level before being snapped up by then Premier League side Southampton aged just 16.
An unfortunate, injury-laden time on the south coast preceded his return to Tannadice in January 2020, where he would receive a Championship winners’ medal within his first six months back with the Terrors.
During his second stint in the city of Discovery, Freeman was an integral part of the squad which brought European football back to the club for the first time in a decade, recording four goal contributions in 23 league appearances as United finished fourth in the 2021/22 campaign.
Before heading across the Irish Sea to join Jon Daly's side, the 23-year-old said "I've met some brilliant people inside and out with the club during my time here - I've loved every minute of it.
"I'll always have brilliant memories such as my first league goal at Easter Road, qualifying for Europe up in Dingwall and beating AZ Alkmaar.
"I wish the players, staff and fans all the best for the rest of the season and beyond."
The club would like to place on record its gratitude to Kieran for his service and professionalism throughout his two spells on Tayside, and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
