Freed St Johnstone defender Dare Olufunwa set for Finland move

The ex-Liverpool academy player has been released by the Perth club.

By Eric Nicolson

April 1 2025, 3:14pm

Dare Olufunwa has been released by St Johnstone. Image: SNS.

Dare Olufunwa is set for a move to Finland after St Johnstone agreed to release their defender.

With the transfer window yet to shut there, the former Liverpool and Southampton academy player won’t be without a club for long, Courier Sport understands.

Olufunwa was signed by Steven MacLean in the summer of 2023 and made 11 appearances that season.

Dare Olufunwa in action for St Johnstone against Rangers. Image: SNS.

The 23-year-old spent the first half of this season on loan at Hamilton and, since returning to Perth, hasn’t been able to force his way into Simo Valakari’s first-team plans.

A Saints statement read: “We can confirm that defender Dare Olufunwa’s contract has been mutually terminated with immediate effect.

“We thank Dare for his service and wish him all the very best for the future.”