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Rafiu Durosinmi has sealed a permanent transfer to Belgian Pro League outfit Rafiu Durosinmi, Completesports.com reports.
Durosinmi, who joins the Smurfs from Italian outfit Pisa penned a four-year contract.
The Nigeria international is Genk’s second signing of the summer.
The striker previously impressed during his stint with Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen.
Durosinmi scored 35 goals, and provided 10 assists in 86 appearances across all competitions for Plzen.
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Durosinmi On Advice From Onuachu
Durosinmi revealed that former Genk striker Paul Onuachu played a key role in convincing him to make the move to the Cegeka Arena.
“I want to be important for the team from day one, score goals, and give everything in every match.,” Durosinmi told the club’s official website.
“I spoke with Paul about the club.He told me many great things about Genk, the supporters, and the way the club works with players. I am proud to be a Genkie.”
De Condé Talks Up New Acquisition
Head of Football Dimitri de Condé said Durosinmi possesses all the qualities the club was looking for in a striker.
“Rafiu is a striker with qualities that align well with the way KRC Genk wants to play,” de Condé said.
“He is good in the box and also strong on the ball in combination play. A typical number 9 to whom you can pass the ball. We were also looking for a profile that can make an immediate impact and that fits within our ambition to compete at the top again. Rafiu meets those requirements.”
By Adeboye Amosu
