Vålerenga Soccer Membership and Past Limits Soccer Academy have formally reached an settlement for the switch of 18-year-old Nigerian expertise Obasi Onyebuchi, Soccernet.ng reviews. 

The promising winger has inked a four-and-half-year contract, extending till 2028 with the five-time Norwegian League winners. 

On Sunday morning, Onyebuchi landed at Vålerenga’s Marbella coaching camp and committed his future to the membership.

ACADEMY STATEMENT 📖

The academy can affirm the departure of its captain, Onyebuchi Obasi to 5 occasions Norwegian league winners, Vålerenga FC.

The winger joins on a 4 and a half yr deal.

Better of luck in Norway, Onye 👍 #NoLimits pic.twitter.com/Sb2tv4Y7Ks

— Past Limits FA (@Beyond_LimitsFA) February 25, 2024

Whereas quite a few suitors vied for the signature of the gifted teenager, Vålerenga emerged victorious in securing Onyebuchi.

The membership expressed enthusiasm for integrating him into the squad, highlighting the strategic significance of the acquisition.

“That is my dream, and I’m very completely satisfied to be right here. I come right here to win and to take the following step in my profession,” Onyebuchi mentioned after the deal was carried out, underlining his eagerness to contribute to the success of the capital membership.

Sports activities director Joacim Jonsson, delighted with the addition of Onyebuchi, acknowledged the similarities between the newcomer and former Vålerenga participant Chidera Ejuke.

Tremendous Eagles winger Ejuke, famend for his dribbling means, at the moment plies his commerce with Belgium’s Royale Antwerp.

Jonsson hinted that Onyebuchi would possibly surpass Ejuke’s achievements on the identical age.

“If I had been to match Obasi with a participant who has been on the membership earlier than, I might say Chidera Ejuke.

“They’re fairly comparable in participant sort, however Obasi might be a bit additional alongside than Chiddi was on the identical age,” Jonsson defined.

Regardless of recognising Onyebuchi’s immense expertise, Jonsson maintained a practical outlook, emphasising the developmental course of.

“This can be a participant we are going to assist develop and who we are able to hopefully take pleasure in for a very long time. We’ve got adopted him for a very long time and are wanting ahead to seeing what he can obtain within the royal blue go well with,” Jonsson concluded, setting the stage for an thrilling journey for Obasi Onyebuchi with Vålerenga FC.