Nigerian national team forward Samuel Kalu has completed a transfer switch to English Premier League side Watford FC from French Ligue One side FC Girondins de Bordeaux. Watford confirmed Samuel Kalu’s new adventure on their official website as the Nigerian winger becomes the club’s fourth January acquisition after the arrivals of Hassane Kamara, Samir, and Edo Kayembe.Kalu is the fifth Super Eagles star to join the current Hornets squad.
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“Watford FC is delighted to announce the signing of Nigerian international winger Samuel Kalu on a deal until June 2025 from French club FC Girondins de Bordeaux,’’the club statement read.
“The fourth new signing of the January window, Kalu joins full-back Hassane Kamara, central defender Samir, and midfielder Edo Kayembe at Vicarage Road. “The 24-year-old signs for the Hornets following three-and-a-half successful years in France’s top tier, where he scored nine goals. “Capable of playing on either flank, Kalu is a versatile option in a competitive squad, typically operating on the right-wing. “The quick-footed attacker first played for Slovakian side AS Tren? ín after moving to Europe from his native Nigeria, and earned a switch to Belgian giants KAA Gent in 2017 following impressive performances. He then joined Bordeaux in August 2018, where he has since made 86 appearances for Les Girondins.’’Watford also hailed the experience of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bronze-medalist as they look to avoid relegation following the sack of Claudio Ranieri their second manager this season, and the appointment of Roy Hodgson.
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“Kalu also has plenty of experience at European and international level, having played Europa League and Champions League qualifying football at his three previous clubs. Making his Super Eagles debut in September 2018, the winger also has 17 caps for Nigeria, scoring on his last competitive start against Benin,’’the statement added. “He will wear the number 28 at Watford. “Welcome to the Golden Boys, Samuel!” Samuel Kalu joins the trio of Super Eagles Vice Captain William Troost-Ekong, Emmanuel Dennis, and Oghenekaro Etebo as Nigerian national team players plying their trade with the Hornets. Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye also joined the English side recently and is expected to team up with his Super Eagles teammates at Watford next season. Source: Watford Featured Image Source: Vanguard News
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