Ryan Strain leaves Dundee United
The right-back is second of several out-of-contract uncertainties to confirm his departure.
Ryan Strain has left Dundee United after two years at the club.
Strain is the second confirmed departure from United’s out of contract players, with the club yet to confirm all the players who have been released.
Earlier this year, midfielder Craig Sibbald announced that he would leave at the end of his deal to rejoin boyhood club Falkirk next season.
Kristijan Trapanovski, whose knee injury ended his season in March, is also out of contract, while United legend Johnny Russell’s six-month contract at the club is up.
United also have a big decision to make about who they want between the sticks in the long term. Injured Ashley Maynard-Brewer’s initial six-month deal coming to an end, while substitute keeper Dave Richard is also out of contract.
Strain came to Tannadice in 2024, leaving St Mirren to join newly-promoted United.
The Australian international came back from an achilles injury to make 29 appearances for the club as they grafted to secure fourth place and a European tour.
Injury struck Stain again in the opening half of this season, where knee and groin injuries forced him to the sidelines for months.
Battling back to fitness and regain his place in the starting line-up, the 29-year-old made 13 starts and 20 appearances for United in the 25/26 campaign.
He has been a more regular fixture in recent weeks, where the highlight of his season was his maiden goal for the club in the final post-split derby.
A well-placed header from the right-back rubber-stamped United’s 3-0 derby victory to secure bragging rights for the summer.
Strain’s celebration in front of the away support was the icing on the cake and a hint of the infectious personality which has endeared him to his teammates.
Strain had hinted at his uncertain future at the club last month, telling The Courier: “It’s been a frustrating year, personally.
“I’ve not had the game time I would have liked, and picking up a few injuries has been my downfall, really.”
He indirectly addressed his departure on social media today, writing: “Thank you, United! Some memories to last a lifetime.”