[5][2] On 17 June 2021, McAlear joined Scottish Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a season-long loan deal.
[6] On 21 May 2022, it was announced that McAlear would be released by Norwich City at the end of the season when his contract expired.
[7] On 9 June 2022, it was announced that McAlear had signed for Tranmere Rovers on a two-year contract.
[8] On 31 January 2023, McAlear joined Scottish Championship club Ayr United on loan until the end of the season.
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