Dundee boss Alex Rae added the final piece to his squad for the new season today when he beat off stiff competition to capture Slovenian Jani Sturm. The 25-year-old striker, signed on a one-year deal with the option of an extension, originally arrived in Scotland a month ago for a trial with city neighbours Dundee United, but, after that didn’t work out, he moved on to a number of other clubs, most recently Morton. His time there led to an offer of a contract and it’s also understood SPL new boys Gretna were showing a firm interest in the proven goalscorer.
All that meant extra satisfaction for Alex when Sturm decided to opt for a dark blue jersey in the coming season. “I’m not exactly sure who else was interested, but I know other clubs were speaking to him and it’s nice to know he wants to come here,” said the Dens manager.
“We are trying to build something here and his decision shows he recognises that. I’m pleased to get him because he’s an intelligent striker who can run in behind defences and that gives us another option to what we already have.” Having seen the player turn out as a trialist for Morton, Alex is satisfied that he is fit enough to be considered for a starting place in Saturday’s First Division opener at Livingston. And, with last season’s top scorer Derek Lyle suspended for the first four games of the season, the new man is set to form an international strike force with Czech Jan Zemlik.
All that meant extra satisfaction for Alex when Sturm decided to opt for a dark blue jersey in the coming season. “I’m not exactly sure who else was interested, but I know other clubs were speaking to him and it’s nice to know he wants to come here,” said the Dens manager.
“We are trying to build something here and his decision shows he recognises that. I’m pleased to get him because he’s an intelligent striker who can run in behind defences and that gives us another option to what we already have.” Having seen the player turn out as a trialist for Morton, Alex is satisfied that he is fit enough to be considered for a starting place in Saturday’s First Division opener at Livingston. And, with last season’s top scorer Derek Lyle suspended for the first four games of the season, the new man is set to form an international strike force with Czech Jan Zemlik.
