Super Eagles forward has completed a £17.5m move to The Reds who are reinforcing ahead of the new EPL season.
Taiwo Awoniyi who have done incredible job for his now former German club Union Berlin is set to start a new beginning and perch his tent in England.
His goal contributions for Union Berlin had caught the attention of Nottingham Forest, who would help to build a strong offensive Forest.
Nigerians players as of recently have gained traction among major league clubs. Nigeria national team now boast of emerging strikers now sort after in the transfer market, by stats the Super Eagles stars are doing well in their respective clubs.
From the likes of Victor Osimhen of Napoli (Italy), Cyriel Desser(Feyenoord-loaned, Genk-main club, Taiwo Awoniyi- former Union Berlin, Nottingham Forest newly signed, and Zaidu etc.
As the 2022/23 season set to beginning in coming months, clubs are battling to fill the void or reinforce their team for competition.
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Nottingham Forest for decades had finally gained EPL promotion, a team who have won the UEFA Champions League twice.
An old giant that is awaken to a new start in their history.Reason Awoniyi Joined Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi has teamed up with Nottingham Forest ahead of the new season and has revealed the reason he joined the new Premier League boys.
The former Union Berlin man spoke to the Nottingham Forest press on his move and was full of life about joining The Reds as the record signing.
Awoniyi revealed that Steven Cooper was a major reason for his signature and he would work hard for the team.
“I feel great,” Awoniyi said. “I feel very happy to be here. Looking at the project, it’s something I’m really looking forward to.
“What stood out about Forest were the meetings with the Head Coach and the discussions we had. I can see how ambitious and dedicated he is to his job.
“My dream is to always keep working and I see him as a person who I can develop under.
“For me, it’s always about hard work, dedication and believing in God. When I look back at the games with Union Berlin, it was always about the team for me.
When I look at Forest and look at the history of the club, it’s even more about the team. This is the kind of place I love to belong to and I am ready for it.
“Every striker wants to score goals, but I’m ready to work for the team, to fight for every ball, to win every challenge, that’s my style and that’s what I’m here for.”
Awoniyi by the move has become one of Nigeria’s most expensive players in history