Zac Sapsford leaves Western Sydney Wanderers to join Dundee United

Another one of the A-League’s best young attacking talents has joined a Scottish Premiership club.

Zac Sapsford is set to go head-to-head with his former Western Sydney Wanderers teammate Nicolas Milanovic in the Scottish Premiership after joining Dundee United.

Sapsford has signed a three-year deal with the Tangerines for an undisclosed transfer fee.

The 22-year-old attacking weapon scored nine goals in 26 A-League appearances for the Wanderers last season, and was part of impressive forward line that also included Johnny Warren Medal winner Milanovic, who joined Aberdeen last month for a deal that landed Western Sydney a club-record transfer off about $800,000.

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin said the acquisition of Sapsford was a “terrific piece of business” for the Tangerines.

Former Wanderers teammates Nicolas Milanovic (left) and Zac Sapsford will go head-to-head in the Scottish Premiership next season. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

“He’s a dynamic forward with a killer instinct in the final third off both feet or with his head, and also has the awareness to intelligently bring his teammates into play,” Goodwin said.

“We feel he’s someone that will get our supporters out of their seats and we can rely on in big moments given his mentality and track record in those situations.

“Zac immediately bought into our vision for him and his development. I’m looking forward to closely monitoring his progression during his time in tangerine.”
Meanwhile, teenage Sydney FC midfielder Wataru Kamijo has signed a new four-year deal with the Sky Blues.

“This club has given me my opportunity and I feel like I’m in the right place to grow and develop into a first-class midfielder,” Kamijo said.

Originally published as Zac Sapsford leaves Western Sydney Wanderers to join Dundee United