Super Eagles first choice Maduka Okoye has expressed his eagerness to commence his Premier League career after joining Watford.
The Hornets on Monday announced the signing of Okoye for an undisclosed fee from Dutch top flight outfit Sparta Rotterdam.
The five-and-a-half year deal will begin on 1 January 2022 and run until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
However, the 22-year-old will spend the rest of the 2021-22 season back with Sparta Rotterdam on a loan deal.
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And commenting on his transfer to the newly promoted club, Okoye wrote on his Instagram account:“I’m overwhelmed to sign for @watfordfcofficial, to play in the Premier League is something I’ve been dreaming about since I was a little boy. I can’t wait to get started with the team upcoming season 2022/2023! I wish the Club all the best for the rest of the season! See u soon!!”
Okoye has made 13 appearances for Nigeria since making his debut in a 1-1 draw with Brazil in 2019.
He began his career in Germany at Borussia Monchengladbach and also played for Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Dusseldorf before moving to Sparta Rotterdam in the summer of 2020.
He won Sparta’s Player of the Season award in 2020-21 and helped his side finish eighth in the Dutch league.
By James Agberebi
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The beginning of a glorious career doesn’t get better than this. Please remain focus, concentrate less on fine boy. Vigorously improve yourself and be Nigeria Mendi.
We will be praying for you.
Wow! Surprise of the day! Wish u well. Cos epl sabi disgrace golie o.
BUT PEOPLE SAY THE GUY IS NOT GOOD