French striker finds a home in Dundee

MICKAEL Antoine-Curier last night signed a three-year deal with Dundee after finally finding a place he's happy to call home.

The 25-year-old Frenchman has played for 13 teams in just seven years after first arriving in the UK to join Preston in 2001, and admits that his desire to achieve too much too soon has hampered his career so far.

Following a productive spell in Norway, he ended up at Hibs, but fell out of favour when manager John Collins departed, and his replacement Mixu Paatelainen farmed him out on loan to Dundee.

The player has been a smash-hit since arriving on Tayside in January, scoring nine goals as Alex Rae's side were just pipped for promotion by Hamilton.

Antoine-Curier said: "I've moved around a lot in my career so now I've found somewhere I like and where I feel part of things – it means everything. Feeling wanted is the biggest reason behind my decision to sign."

Dundee also tied up right-back David Cowan on a two-year deal and confirmed a sponsorship deal with sportswear firm Bukta.