Serbian side FK IMT Beograd have won the race to sign promising Nigerian forward Daniel Agboghidi from Ojodu City on a three-year deal.
Paul Ogunlaja, Sporting Director at Ojodu City, exclusively told Footy-Africa.com that the club are delighted to see the youngster take the next step in his career and believes he has the qualities to develop into a top forward.
“Everyone here is happy for him and we wish him all the best in this new chapter of his career. I feel he truly deserves to get to the next level,” Ogunlaja said.
“He is a fast attacker who can hold the ball well, which was one of the attributes they liked about him. Daniel is 190cm tall and has a good physical presence that can trouble defenders. I would say he is what you would call a natural striker.”
“Daniel is also a very good finisher, with the ability to hold up play and compete physically with defenders. Those are some of the reasons he attracted interest from a number of clubs in that region. It was a tough decision, but I believe we made the right choice for the player. He will be in a good environment to further develop his skills as a forward. He has a bright future ahead of him.”
The 18-year-old attracted interest from several clubs in Serbia and Croatia before IMT Beograd eventually secured his signature after a series of discussions between the two parties.
Agboghidi had been on the club’s radar for some time, with his performances in Nigeria convincing the Serbian outfit to make a move for the talented forward.
Discovered playing football on the streets of Lagos and subsequently developed by Ojodu City, the move to Serbia is a step up for Agboghidi as he prepares to sign his first professional contract.
Agboghidi has now settled in Serbia and is expected to begin training with his new teammates as he adapts to his new surroundings.
The move represents another important step for the teenager, who will now look to make the transition from Nigerian youth football to the professional game in Europe and continue his development with IMT Beograd.
