Mathew Anim-Cudjoe, a Ghana U20 international, has signed a contract with Dundee United and will join the club subject to international clearance.
The 18-year-old offensive midfielder joined the Terrors from Ghanaian second-tier team Young Apostles, after training with Bayern Munich and receiving attention from a number of European clubs.
In March 2021, he helped Ghana win the U20 African Cup of Nations, appearing in all six games, including the final, in which the Black Stars won 2-0 over Uganda U20.
“We are delighted to welcome Mathew to Dundee United, he is a young and exciting talent that we can’t wait to watch develop further over the coming seasons," said Sporting Director Tony Asghar.
“As a club we are continuously aiming to attract talented players – both in our local area, in markets we are well established in and in those that have been less explored,"
“We have proven we are a Club that knows how to develop and give opportunities to young players. Mathew is a player we can have high hopes for and we believe we can give him the platform to hone his talent and hopefully have a very strong career,"
“Through opportunities created by the rules surrounding Brexit – we have looked at different markets we can look to gain a foothold. It has been a great experience working with the leaders at Young Apostles FC to conclude this deal,"
“We are always looking at how we can improve and develop and this opportunity has come at the right time for us to explore. Our aim is now to support Mathew and ensure he adapts to the Club and understands how we can best support him on his journey.”