Norwegian club Lillestrøm have announced the signing of Nigerian youngster Seun Akanji on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports.
Akanji arrived at Lillestrøm on trial one and a half years ago, with the Birds securing an option to sign him once he turned 18.
Akanji Eager To Impress At Lillestrøm
The forward is hopeful of a successful stint with the club.
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“I’m incredibly happy to be here. Signing for a fantastic club like this means a lot to me. This is a big dream come true, and I’m ready to give everything I have for the club,” he told the club’s official website.
” It was exciting to be here for a trial game last time. Now I am incredibly happy, and not least proud, to sign a contract with LSK. I have had a great start and have been very well received by both my teammates and the coaches.”
Ready For New Challenge
The talented attacker impressed greatly during the trial match as a 16-year-old, and sports director Espen Olsen is looking forward to following his development in Lillestrøm.
” Seun impressed us a lot when he was on trial as a 16-year-old in January 2025. Now he is finally formally ready for LSK, and we are really looking forward to further developing him here at the club. He is an exciting and explosive player in whom we see great potential,” Olsen stated.
By Adeboye Amosu
