Paul Dixon wants to leave Scotland after calling time on his second spell at Dundee United.
The left-back, who rejoined the Tangerines from Huddersfield two years ago, was offered terms by United to re-sign but has decided to pursue his career either down south or overseas.
Dixon (30) said: “I think it is the right time to move on to a new chapter in my career.
“I was offered a new contract but I want to get a new life experience.
“I would like to move outwith Scotland if that’s possible.
“I quite fancy going abroad or back to England and that is something I plan to look in to.”
Dixon was the hero in United’s Prmiership play-off semi-final victory over Falkirk, scoring a late winner, but he had to suffer with the rest of his teammates last Sunday at Hamilton as they lost the final 1-0 to Accies.
That added to the disappointment for lifelong United fan Dixon, who went through the trauma of relegation last season.
He said: “The last two seasons have been tough and relegation was the lowest point of my career.
“Last weekend was also very tough.
“The lads put everything into it but physically and mentally we were kaput by the end of the game.
“The schedule did us in.
“The boys were dead on their feet and couldn’t have given any more to try to get the club back into the Premiership.
“It has happened to other teams in the past.
“It is physically and mentally draining because there is a lot of emotion and pressure involved in those matches.”
Dixon, meanwhile, has tipped 19-year-old fellow left-back Jamie Robson to make the position his own as manager Ray McKinnon puts together a team to try to win the Championship title next season.
“Young Jamie has a bright future in the game – there’s no doubt about that,” said Dixon.
“He just needs matches now and I think he will kick on a lot over the next year or so.
“He has a lot of talent and hopefully he can be the next player to come through the United set-up and be a regular in the first team.
“He is certainly good enough.”
Dixon also hopes McKinnon will be given the funds he needs to make United favourites for promotion next season.
He said: “Hopefully, the manager will get the opportunity to rebuild the team over the summer.
“It would be good if there is new investment coming in.
“The gaffer was great with me.
“He is a good coach and is very hands-on on the training ground.
“But he inherited a big job at Tannadice and he had to make a lot of changes very quickly.
“From a players’ point of view, he is very honest and knows when to give you a kick up the backside or put an arm around you.”
Meanwhile, midfielder Willo Flood looks set to stay at United having met McKinnon for re-signing talks.
