Dundee head coach Steven Pressley has signed a new contract, acknowledging it was the "right decision" despite anticipating "a lot of pain ahead" for the club. Details of the new deal, which is believed to be a one-year rolling contract, have not been disclosed. Pressley, who took over in June 2025, led Dundee to an eighth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season. He expressed personal relief, noting the challenge of living apart from his family for nearly a year, and his wife will now relocate to Scotland.

Pressley is honest about the club's current situation, stating, "We've lost so many key, influential players from last year. To replace them is very difficult." He highlighted the departures of defenders Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio, goalkeeper Jon McCracken, and key loanees such as Yan Dhanda. He emphasized that bringing in new players will require time to settle, and patience from fans will be crucial.

The backing of managing director John Nelms was instrumental in Pressley extending his stay. He cited Motherwell's recent success in player development and European qualification as an aspiration for Dundee. The team faces a significant challenge in their Premiership opener against champions Celtic on Monday night, a fixture Pressley embraces as an opportunity for his players to respond to tough competition.