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Falkirk have apologised to Dundee United over the way Craig Sibbald's pre-contract signing was announced, according to the Tannadice club.
Sibbald has agreed to return to his boyhood side in the summer when his United contract expires, with a three-year deal in place.
The 30-year-old spent the first seven years of his professional career with Falkirk before a spell at Livingston, moving to Tannadice in 2022.
Falkirk's announcement that the midfielder was returning to the club including images of him signing a deal and modelling a Bairns scarf.
United say Falkirk have since been in contact to apologise for the images, which angered some supporters.
A brief statement issued by United read: "Dundee United are aware of an announcement made yesterday by Falkirk FC regarding a pre-contract agreement with one of our players, which included imagery not appropriate to the circumstances.
"We have since received a formal apology from Falkirk, which we have accepted. While we are disappointed with how the situation was handled, we now consider the matter closed."
After agreeing the deal, Sibbald told Falkirk club media: "I'm very proud to be coming back home where it all started.
"This club means everything to me and I'm delighted to sign a deal to return to my boyhood team that I grew up supporting. I can't wait to put the Falkirk shirt on again and give everything for the badge.
"The opportunity to come back at this stage of my career feels right and I can't wait to get started next season.
"Once a bairn always a bairn."
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