Deal agreed for Uche Ikpeazu

We are delighted to announce we have agreed a deal to sign striker Uche Ikpeazu, subject to international clearance.

Uche will join on a two-year contract until the summer of 2026 and is already looking forward to meeting up with his new team-mates for the start of pre-season.

Most recently of Port Vale, Uche (29) is no stranger to Scottish football having previously played for Heart of Midlothian.

He said: “I’m excited. I can focus on this new journey and challenge back here in Scotland. I’m looking forward to imposing myself on the league.

“The supporters might know me from my time in the Scottish Premiership before. I’m a more mature player now and want to exceed my own expectations.

“It was a no-brainer for me. I have worked with the gaffer before and I’m ready to help the team. I want to show my quality and talent.”

Uche added: “Having a full pre-season is going to be very important. That is massive for me because, the last couple of years, I haven’t had that.

“I’m hungry, determined, focused and can’t wait to see everyone at McDiarmid Park. I know where I’m at and I can really get the head down and build forward.”

Manager Craig Levein knows Uche well from his time at Hearts and is looking forward to working with him again. 

He said: “I’m really pleased to get Uche in – and to get him in so early. I know exactly what he is capable of from his previous time spent in Scottish football.

“He is a real handful in the forward department and is a top professional too. I’m sure he will be a great asset for the team and for our other strikers at the club.

“Uche will be keeping himself ticking over until we return for pre-season and then we look forward to getting started with him fully.”

Our 2024/25 home shirt, pictured behind Uche, will be available for pre-order soon. More details to follow.