By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigerian midfielder Adam Mukhtar has linked up with Norwegian club, ODDS BK.
Prompt News reports that Mukhtar put pen to paper on a contract with his new club until 2027.
The youngster joined Odd from Nigeria National League, NNL, club Sporting Lagos.
“I am incredibly happy and excited. This is a moment I have been waiting for my whole life, and it is the biggest moment of my career so far,” he told the club’s official website.
“Football is football, but the tactics and the way of playing here are a little different from what I am used to.
“I hope to adapt quickly, because I already feel that this is a step up from football in Africa. My teammates and the coaching staff have been fantastic with me – they have helped me both on and off the pitch. I really feel at home here.”
Head coach Knut Rønningene sees great potential in the young Nigerian, but empasised that the club should give him time to develop.
“Adam is an exciting player with good qualities. He has shown a lot of good things during the trial period, and we have great faith that he can develop further with us. At the same time, we will give him the time he needs to adapt to our way of playing,” said Rønningene.
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