Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Newcastle United football club of England have announced the signing of Danish-born Nigerian striker William Osula.
Newcastle announced the signing in a statement on their
website on Thursday, August 8.
Osula, who was born to a Danish mother and a Nigerian
father, moved to England at a young age.
He has only featured for Denmark at junior level and is
eligible to play for Nigeria.
“Newcastle United have completed the signing of striker
William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee,” the club statement
read.
“The 21-year-old made 21 Premier League appearances last
season and has also represented Denmark Under-21s on five occasions, including
this summer when he scored a brace against Norway.
“Born in Copenhagen, Osula started his youth career in the
Danish capital before moving to South Yorkshire and joining Sheffield United’s
academy in 2018.
“He signed his first professional contract with the club in
2021 and enjoyed a loan spell with Derby County during the 2022-23 season.
“Capable of playing as a striker or from the flanks, Osula
now arrives in the North East and adds further options to Eddie Howe’s squad
ahead of the upcoming season.”
Speaking after completing his transfer to Newcastle, Osula
said:
“I’m very happy to be here. It’s a big club, a great club,
so I’m very happy for the opportunity to join Newcastle United.
“It’s a great opportunity, and as soon as I heard about
Newcastle’s interest, I knew I had to take the chance to join this club if it
came.
“It has come, and I’m really happy to be here.”
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