But where will he go and how will he fare? He leaves with the best goal-to-game ratio of any chart-topping Bairns of the last ten seasons, but as we look back here, the grass has not always been greener away from the Falkirk Stadium for departing top scorers.
9. 2016-17 Lee Miller 10 goals (joint)
Strike rate: 3.7
Often off the bench, Miller's goals per minute ratio will be better. Went on to score four during an injury hit Livingston spell before returning as manager. Photo: Michael Gillen
10. 2017-18 Aaron Muirhead 7 goals (joint)
Strike rate: 6.1 games
Set-piece taker Muirhead contributed several for the Bairns but has only scored twice in 18 months at Ayr United. Photo: Michael Gillen
11. 2017-18 Louis Longridge 7 goals (joint)
Strike rate: 4.1
A similar goal per season ratio has followed in the two years since leaving, including six on his return to the Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen
12. 2017-18 Alex Jakubiak 7 goals (joint)
Strike rate: 2.5
Goos strikerate for the January loan signing who has hit 13 in two years at Bristol Rovers, Gillingahm and St Mirren. Photo: Michael Gillen