Dundee United have secured the signature of Australian defender Joshua Rawlins for the 2024-25 season. The 20-year-old full-back joins from Perth Glory and becomes the club's third recent acquisition from the Australian top flight. Rawlins previously spent time in the Netherlands with Utrecht before returning to Perth on loan, according to Sky Sports.
The move follows the arrivals of fellow A-League players Vicko Sevelj and David Babunski. Club officials have targeted the Australian market to find value and technical proficiency. Rawlins has represented Australia at several youth levels and provides versatility in the defensive line, per official club statements.
The defender will join the first-team squad for pre-season training in June. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has prioritised defensive reinforcements following the club's promotion back to the Scottish Premiership. The terms of the contract remain undisclosed, but the deal marks a continuation of the club's recent recruitment strategy in the Southern Hemisphere, as reported by The Courier.
