On 1st August 2007, he signed for Dundee in a one year deal with the option of a second year, rejecting apparent interest from Morton, St Johnstone, Gretna and Dunfermline.
Sturm scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 victory at Dens Park, ironically coming against former suitors Morton.
Sturm was released from the club on 2008-05-31, after scoring only one goal in his time at Dens Park.