Dundee United have recalled young striker Rory MacLeod from his loan at Forfar Athletic.
The 17-year-old has played just seven times in League Two, five times as a starter, and hasn’t scored.
United said: “We can confirm that the club has exercised a recall option to terminate Rory MacLeod’s loan to Forfar Athletic.
“Rory’s registration will return to the club and following SFA approval, he will be available for selection immediately.”
🆕 #DUFC has exercised a recall option to terminate Rory MacLeod’s loan to Forfar Athletic 👇
— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 1, 2024
MacLeod is the youngest player ever to feature in the United first team and had already made 25 appearances.
The Scotland under-17 and under-19 international had options in League One but opted for Station Park to work with former United star, Ray McKinnon.
“The best way for me to describe this move is I need to go and play against men every week,” MacLeod said in September.
“People may look at it and see me dropping down a few levels after being involved with United’s first team.
“But I don’t see it as a step down. I see it as a way to get bigger, stronger and, hopefully, smarter.
“I’m going out to learn the game. I’ve not played for a while and I’m hungry for football.”
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