Super Falcons forward Jennifer Echegini is a proud woman after swapping Juventus for a dream move to Paris and PSG.
Super Falcons superstar Jennifer Onyi Echegini is a proud woman after she sealed a high-profile transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder has signed a contract until June 2027 in a move that marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
11:00 - 09.07.2024
Jennifer Echegini: Super Falcons star says goodbye to Juventus ahead of Olympics
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Echegini speaks on PSG transfer
After she was specially unveiled by the French club, Echegini expressed her happiness and great pride to have achieved her dream.
Signing for Paris Saint-Germain is a huge source of pride," Echegini told the club, her excitement palpable. "I'm thrilled to join a club renowned worldwide for its ambition and excellence."
Fresh from a successful stint at Juventus, where she netted 10 goals and provided an assist in just 16 appearances, Echegini brings her dynamic play to the French capital.
Her performances in Turin earned her a spot in the Championship Team of the Year and the title of Juventus' best young player of the season.
The Super Falcons player is excited and eager to contribute to PSG's success:
"I can't wait to give my best alongside my new teammates and win as many trophies as possible for our fans."
In a touching moment, Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha, a former PSG star himself, welcomed Echegini to the club.
"This is Jay Jay Okocha," he said in a video message. "One of my sisters is arriving from Nigeria. Please, take care of her."
As Echegini prepares to grace the Parc des Princes, she carries the hopes of Nigerian football fans and her Super Falcons teammates.
Her journey from the United States NWSL to one of Europe's top clubs serves as an inspiration to aspiring players back home.
With her talent, determination, and the guidance of icons like Okocha, Echegini is poised to make her mark in the City of Light, adding a new chapter to the rich history of Nigerian footballers in Europe.
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