The ex-Dreams FC youngster has completed his transfer switch to the Scottish elite division outfit from the lsraeli top-tier club on transfer deadline day
Scottish Premiership side Dundee United FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyei from Israeli Premier League side FC Ashdod in an undisclosed period of contract.
The midfield enforcer, who can also operate as a left-back, became a transfer target of the Terrors having monitored his progress since his time in the Ghanaian top-flight.
After capturing his signature in this January transfer window, the Tannadice Park campaigners have said in an excerpt of a statement over his transfer deal: ''Dundee United are delighted to announce the signing of Emmanuel Agyei on a permanent transfer from Israeli Premier League side FC Ashdod. The Ghanaian starlet kickstarted his career in his homeland with top-flight outfit Dreams FC, based in the country’s Eastern region.''
Club's manager Jim Goodwin has said of his new signing to the club's official website: ''Emmanuel is a player whose energy and willingness to play forward quickly caught our attention.
He’s comfortable receiving the ball under pressure and has shown he can operate in different roles, whether that’s sitting in front of the backline or playing in a more advanced, box-to-box position
“Emmanuel has extensive experience of senior football in Ghana, having made in excess of 70 appearances back home in the top flight, whilst he has become a more polished and rounded midfielder during his time in Israel playing against strong European opposition.
''His career path shows a mental toughness and willingness to challenge himself in new environments, and that’s exactly the type of character I’m keen to add to my existing group.”
He concluded: "We see this move as the next step in his development. He’s still only 21, but he arrives with a clear understanding of his responsibilities on the pitch and a real hunger to improve.'We’re confident he’ll adapt well to the demands of Scottish football and give us energy, composure and athleticism in the middle of the park, and the statistical evidence supports our view.''
With this marquee transfer move and the 2026 World Cup looming, Agyei would hope to have a good debut season in the Scottish top-flight so as to catch the eyes of the technical handlers of the Black Stars team ahead of the global football event in June this year.
