Stade de Reims have completed the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian forward Abdoulaye Agbejoye, securing one of the most closely watched young attacking talents to emerge from his age group.
Agbejoye has joined the French club after making a strong impression at the WAFU B U20 tournament in Burkina Faso. His performances for Nigeria Under-20 attracted interest from a number of European clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Club Brugge, as well as several teams from Norway.
Stade de Reims ultimately moved ahead of their rivals and persuaded the teenager to continue his development in France. The Ligue 2 club already have experience of recruiting promising Nigerian players and believe their existing structure can provide the right environment for Agbejoye’s progression.
The forward arrives with an impressive record from his time at Grassrunners FC’s academy. During his most recent campaign, he finished as both the leading scorer and the best player in the Nigerian Youth League Cup.
Reims will now look to help Agbejoye adapt to a new footballing environment while continuing to develop the qualities that made him stand out in Nigeria. His performances at the WAFU B U20 tournament helped raise his profile internationally, and the move represents an important step in his career.
The signing comes as Stade de Reims prepare for their next Ligue 2 fixture, with Guingamp due to visit in the fifth round of the French championship. Agbejoye’s arrival gives the club another young attacking option as they continue their campaign.
For that match, betting company 1xbet lists Stade de Reims as favourites, pricing a home win at 1.78. A draw is given odds of 3.76, while Guingamp are priced at 4.17 to win.
Agbejoye’s immediate involvement in the squad was not specified, but his recruitment underlines Reims’ focus on identifying and developing emerging talent. The club’s decision to act after his performances in Burkina Faso reflects the growing attention surrounding the Nigeria Under-20 international.
With interest from clubs in England, Belgium and Norway, the forward had several potential routes into European football. Stade de Reims have won that race and will now hope Agbejoye can build on his success with Grassrunners FC and establish himself as another significant prospect within their project.