Stuart Armstrong says he is looking forward to “exciting” times at Dundee United after signing a new contract.
The Scotland under-21 captain has been rewarded for what his manager described as some “sensational” performances this season by agreeing an improved deal which commits him to the Tannadice club until 2016.
Armstrong said: “I am enjoying my football, scoring goals and improving as a player so signing the extension was the obvious choice.
“It is such a joy being involved in our games and all the players have a similar vision to the manager as to where we can go as a unit, so I look forward to the next few years being very exciting for United and our fans.”
United boss Jackie McNamara said: “I am delighted with this as Stuart has really flourished this season and his performances have been sensational on many occasions.First Word Blog: It could be now or never for United“You can see he is adding consistency to his game and he has already scored more goals this season than any previous season for the club. There are not many players who can play the game the way he plays it and he excites the fans.
“He is an exceptional talent who will grace a larger stage at one point but his decision to commit to a longer contract at Dundee United shows that he knows this is the best place to continue his development.
“There is a real positive vibe around the club and this will show the United fans that the players are committed to taking this club where it wants to be.”
Armstrong’s move means he has followed the lead of United’s other young stars, Ryan Gauld, John Souttar, Andrew Robertson and Nadir Ciftci and United fans will be hoping that the promising crop of talent now stay together to bring some sliverware to the club.
However, if any of them move on in the January transfer window or at a later date chairman Stephen Thompson has ensured they will not go on the cheap.
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