Dundee United head coach, Tam Courts says Mathew Cudjoe’s progression into first-team could take time.
Cudjoe signed a contract with the Scottish Premier League side and will join the club subject to international clearance.
He joined the Terrors from Ghanaian second-tier team Young Apostles, after training with Bayern Munich and receiving attention from a number of European clubs.
The 18-year-old, who won the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations with Ghana will be knocking on the door of greater international recognition.
“In conversations with Tony Asghar, Mathew’s been quite clear about what he wants to achieve here,” Courts said
“It’s a long-term project but one we are exciting by.
“We have to integrate him properly, from a lifestyle perspective.
“He’ll be away from his family and things like the weather will be a challenge for Mathew.
“But he’s an exciting prospect who already has a profile in Ghana.