“As soon as I heard there was interest at the end of the season, I just said ‘make it happen!’ to my agent.”
Dundee United’s newest recruit, Richard Odada, says he is “excited by the demands” at the club from the fans and the players after joining on a two-year deal from MLS Eastern Conference side Philidelphia Union.
The Kenya international is United’s ninth signing of the summer as they prepare for their Scottish Premiership return.
The 23-year midfielder pent last season on loan in Denmark with AaB, but caught the eye of European heavyweights in his younger days, with trial stints at Inter Milan, Juventus and latterly Red Star Belgrade – one which ended in success as he signed with the 35-time Serbian champions at the age of 19.
His cross-country experience is one which caught the eye of Jim Goodwin, as did his powerful stature.
“Despite his relative youth, he has varied experience across world football on three continents, something that illustrates versatility and courage to test himself in different environments,” Goodwin told the club’s website.
“Richard possesses an ideal balance between technical ability and physicality, both qualities that will significantly improve our midfield.”
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