Alhassan Yusuf has joined Major League Soccer outfit, New England Revolution, Completesports.com reports.
The Nigeria international linked up with Revolution from Belgian Pro League club, Royal Antwerp.
Yusuf penned a three-year contract with the option of an additional year.
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“We are pleased to add an impactful player with elite European experience to our roster in Alhassan Yusuf, whose arrival makes us even stronger in the central midfield position,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo told the club’s official website.
“Alhassan is a talented player with title-winning experience in the prime of his career. His competitive drive, excellent vision and passing, and tenacious tackling will all raise the level of our team.”
Head coach Caleb Porter added: “With his international and Champions League experience, I expect Alhassan Yusuf to quickly establish himself as an elite midfielder in Major League Soccer.”
“Yusuf is an athletic, box-to-box central midfielder that has all the qualities we look for in our double pivots. He is very complete on both sides of the ball and will bring ball winning defensively and verticality to our attack. Alhassan Yusuf is another addition who is in the prime of his career and has championship pedigree.”
By Adeboye Amosu
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Omg who’s advising Yusuf? At his age he should be moving forward and not backwards, Awaziem moving to Cincinnati is good for his advance age and fact that Cincinnati is a top of the table club in the MLS unlike Revolution who are not consistent.
You are right @Chima.
Alhassan Yusuf’s move to the MLS seems primarily motivated by financial considerations. Despite his talent and strong performances for Royal Antwerp, especially in the UEFA Champions League, it appears he didn’t attract offers from leagues like Turkey, Germany, or the Netherlands. One might have expected clubs from these regions to show interest, given his impressive qualities. However, the reality is that the Belgian league, known for its modest player salaries, couldn’t provide the financial incentives that the MLS could.
We wish him the best in his new journey in the MLS, where he’ll be joined by Chidozie Awaziem.
Alhassan Yusuf has joined Major League Soccer team, New England Revolution. This is shocking news for me. But I hope he finds his final destination.