Medeama defender Gideon Acquah has joined Spanish side Extremadura UD, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.

The 18-year-old arrived in the European country on Monday morning complete formalities.

The hugely-talented left-back has signed a one-year loan deal with an option to make it permanent, GHANAsoccernet.com ca confirm.

The highly-rated defender joined Ghanaian side Medeama in February this year from second-tier side Bofoakwa Tano in February this year.

The youngster quickly established himself in the team but has been snapped up by the Spanish side to continue with his development.