By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria striker Philip Otele has completed a loan move to Swiss club, FC Basel from UAE Pro League outfit, Al Wahda.
The move can be made permanent for €3m at the end of the season.
Otele made 13 appearances during his brief stint with Al Wahda.
The 25-year-old only linked up with Al Wahda from Romanian club, CFR Cluj in 2024.
The energetic forward is looking forward to a fruitful spell at his new club.
“I am delighted that I was able to sign with FC Basel today. The club is internationally known for its successes and, both in the past and today, top players who have had world-class careers have played here,” he told the club’s official website.
“This is a great opportunity for me personally and I am very happy that I can join this club today. With my style of play, I try to give the team an unpredictable element in attack. I am fast and versatile in attack.”
Basel sporting director Daniel Stucki can’t hide excitement following this striker’s capture.
“Philip Otele is a very explosive player who brings another interesting element to our offensive game with his physique,” he added.
“Thanks to his age, he has already gained a lot of experience and is a great alternative for us on the wing or in attack. We are very happy that this good opportunity has now presented itself and that we have been able to win him for FCB.”
