 In August 2000, Atangana joined Scottish team Dundee United on a long-term deal, joining up with countryman Alphonse Tchami after impressing manager Alex Smith in a trial.He made 11 league appearances for Dundee United during the 2000–01 season but was transfer listed in May 2001 after failing to make the first-team in eight months.Atangana suffered a bout of malaria during pre-season for the 2001–02 season, recovering to earn a loan move to English club Port Vale in January 2002.