Ciftci rejects contract offer

Dundee Utd striker Nadir Ciftci will be leaving at the end of next season.

The Turkish forward's turned down a 1 year contract extension which wouldv'e seen him remain at Tannadice till May 2017.

Manager Jackie McNamara said : “We respect his decision and his ambition as we know he’s attracted significant attention from other clubs. However I’m looking forward to welcoming him back for the new season so that he can be part of a side that will once again challenge at the top of the game.”

Nadir Çiftçi said: “After extending my two-year contract in December 2013 with an extra year, I have decided that after three years at Dundee United I will be looking for a new challenge. I’m satisfied with my development so far and therefore I must thank the coaching staff who played a big part in that. I would also like to thank the fans and the Club, who have always been behind me.” (Pic : Jeff Holmes).