Dundee have announced that Martin Boyle has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
The 21-year-old former Montrose striker was a key player for boss Paul Hartley during last season’s title run-in with his pace a constant threat to opposition defences.
That was highlighted during the manager’s first game in charge against Hamilton at Dens in February when Boyle scored what proved to be the winning goal and saw two Accies players sent off as a direct result of mistimed challenges on him.
He scored four goals in total last season in 34 appearances with Hartley mostly using him in the wide positions.
The manager said: “We are pleased that Martin has committed to us.
“He has shown promise wherever he has been in the last few years and played his part in the Championship winning side, particularly towards the end of the season against our title-chasing rivals.
“I believe he can make the step up (to the Premiership) if he continues to work hard and apply himself to his profession. He will never have a better chance to prove himself as a top player.”
Boyle is the second player from last season’s squad to agree a new deal this week with Willie Dyer also committing himself to another year at the club.