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We are delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated Dundee United midfielder Lewis O’Donnell. The twenty year old arrives at Balmoral Stadium on loan initially until January 2026.

Lewis will be well known to Cove Rangers fans, having played regularly against us for both Kelty Hearts and Queen of the South during loan spells in each of the past couple of seasons. He now has more than sixty first team games under his belt and made his United debut in the Premier Sports Cup in July 2024.

Having had to be patient in the transfer market this summer, Paul Hartley is delighted to have bolstered his squad:

“Lewis is a player I have been tracking since his Kelty days, he caught my eye then and always did well against us, so I’m really pleased to have finally got him here.

“He’s a box-to-box midfielder who will fit in really well with the way we want to play, and I have no doubt he has the talent to make a big impression with us. On top of that, he has picked up a fair bit of experience now and knows the league and the teams we’ll be playing against, which is a big help.”

Lewis, who will wear the number twenty-two shirt, says he was keen to make the move as soon as he heard Cove were interested:

“Definitely, I remember playing against Cove in the past and they played some really good football, which suits me, so I’m delighted and really looking forward to getting back out on the pitch again.”

“I know Declan Glass and Layton Bisland from United, and some of the other boys from playing against them, so there shouldn’t be any problems with settling-in. That definitely helps and you’re a bit more relaxed coming into a dressing room and seeing familiar faces.

“You grow in confidence the more games you play, and this will be my third year in League One and it’s a very good level in my opinion. I can’t wait to get started and try to help push Cove back up the league table.”

The midfielder goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s KDM Evolution Trophy encounter with Elgin City.

We would like to thank Dundee United for their help in securing his services and wish the Tannadice club well for the coming season.

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