Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has signed a contract extension at Tannadice, taking him to the summer of 2026.

The 42-year-old steered the club back to the top flight as Championship winners and they sit fourth after collecting 16 points from their first 11 matches.

“It was an easy decision,” said the former St Mirren and Aberdeen boss, who took the job in March 2023, initially on a short-term arrangement.

“The club’s long-term vision aligns perfectly with my own ambitions as a manager.

“Last year was an incredibly special one, and I’m immensely proud to have played a part in helping Dundee United reclaim their rightful place among the top clubs in Scotland.”

Goodwin signed 13 new players for the Premiership campaign and the squad has made a promising start to the campaign, losing just three league matches.

“It is important for our focus always to remain on the future and making improvements across the board, on a daily, monthly and yearly basis,” he continued.

“We are trying to cultivate and maintain a culture conducive to prolonged success, and for this to be achieved, our talented group of players and hard-working staff must continue to buy into what is being asked of them.

“An exciting challenge lies ahead of me, both for the remainder of the season and beyond, and I am eager to embrace it with continued support from my backroom team and the board.”