Bohemian club, Sligo Rovers have acquired the services of free agent Edwin Agbaje on a one-year deal following his exit from EFL Championship side Ipswich Town, with the move subject to international transfer clearance, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigeria-eligible right back is the seventh player for manager John Russell as he looks to finish the season on as strong a note as possible.
Speaking to the club's media during his contract signing and unveiling, he shared;
“I spoke to people at the club a lot over the summer and got to hear in detail about the style of play and how things are done here at Rovers”, he says.
“It really impressed me, and Sligo seems like a place where I can really fit in. It’s a great place for young players like myself to develop. John (Russell) has a proven track record of bringing through, developing, and giving chances to younger players like me, so the opportunity here speaks for itself.
“I’ve been here for a few sessions now, and I am loving it. I’ve got on really well with the players and coaches, so now I’m just looking forward to getting out there and helping the team out.
“I love to attack, to get forward and support the front men. But I’m a defender first and foremost, and my job is to keep the ball out of our net, and that’s what I’m here to do.
“I’m looking to settle in as quickly as I can. I know we only have a handful of games left, so I want to play in as many games as I can and help the club pick up as many wins as we can along the way. There’s great competition here, and that just helps things along.”
He could make his debut as early as possible this week, but his availability for Friday's game with Bohemians is ITC dependent.
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye