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Promising Nigerian winger Babatunde Akinsola has formally signed a three-year contract with Liga Portugal aspect AVS Futebol SAD, Soccernet.ng reviews.
The previous Golden Eaglets star has secured a everlasting transfer to the membership, the place he made a major affect throughout his mortgage spell final season.
The 21-year-old joined AVS on mortgage from Actual Valladolid in January 2024 and rapidly turned a key participant for the Portuguese membership.
Akinsola made 17 appearances for AVS within the second half of the 2023–24 season, contributing one aim and one help. His performances impressed the membership sufficient to supply him a everlasting deal, which was confirmed on Thursday.
Akinsola expressed his pleasure about persevering with his journey with AVS, stating,
“I’m very glad to be again. It’s been a incredible few months, and that made my return simpler. I really feel like I can present my price in Liga Portugal and assist AVS safe their place within the league. I’m very motivated and searching ahead to getting began.”
Born in Lagos, Akinsola started his soccer profession at Valiant FC, a non-league membership in Nigeria. He later moved to Sweden, the place he joined the youth setup of Vasalunds IF and made his senior debut within the Superettan in 2021.
In 2022, Akinsola caught the eye of Actual Valladolid, signing with the Spanish membership after a profitable trial. He made 10 appearances for Valladolid’s first workforce, together with a La Liga debut towards Sevilla in Might 2023.
Now, with a everlasting transfer to AVS, Akinsola is poised to ascertain himself in Liga Portugal and contribute to his workforce’s success.
