Dundee United have confirmed the signing of former Hearts midfielder Arnaud Djoum on a two-year deal.
The Cameroon international, who lifted the African Cup of Nations with the Indomitable Lions, returns to the Scottish Premiership after departing three years ago to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al Raed for a bumper pay packet. He’s since moved on to Limassol in Cyprus before reuniting with former Tynecastle coach Liam Fox at Tannadice.
Djoum had spent the last two weeks training with United in a bid to prove his fitness and win a deal. Fox said last week that Djoum’s fitness was good considering his lack of football since April, and he’s done enough to persuade the Tangerines to snap him up until the summer of 2024. Fox said: “I’m delighted that Arnaud has signed for us. “I worked with him at Hearts and already knew his qualities. He’s a very talented midfielder who will give us a different option.
“He has a terrific pedigree and has been very impressive since joining us in training two weeks ago. He looks sharp and is determined to make an impact on Scottish football again.”
United sporting director Tony Asghar added: “When the opportunity arises to sign a player of Arnaud’s quality you have to give it serious consideration.
“He perfectly fits the profile of the type of player we want at our club. He’s talented, experienced and an established international. We are confident Arnaud will be a valuable asset to us on the park and influential off it.
“He made an impact during his previous spell in Scotland and is well known to Liam from their time together at Hearts. We’ve worked hard to get this one over the line and expedited the work permit process to ensure he is available for selection as soon as possible.”
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