NEW SIGNING: EDWARD OFERE

Dundee United today announced, subject to international clearance, the signing of 29-year-old international striker Edward Ofere until the end of the season. Ofere has previous experience of the Ladbrokes Premiership after a successful period at Inverness Caledonian Thistle where he scored five goals in ten appearances last season and helped secure the William Hill Scottish Cup for the Highlanders. He has recently been playing for Turkish club Boluspor and has experience in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Sweden. He has played three times for Nigeria at international level. Head Coach Mixu Paatelainen said, “Edward is a powerful striker who will add to the options we have available up front. I am delighted to bring him to Dundee United. He will improve the squad and aid our determined fight to climb the table." Edward Ofere said, “I am delighted to be part of Dundee United Football Club. I will be giving my best and am totally committed to the challenge. My aim is to help the team and play my part in gaining vital points for the team. It is all about a job well done, nothing less than that.”