"It's A Dream Come True" - Arokodare on Cologne Move

Bundesliga club capture Nigerian striker

By Sampson Adedeji

German Bundesliga side, FC Koln, has confirmed the signing of Nigerian international, Tolu Arokodare, on loan from Latvian top division Valmiera FC, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 19-year-old attacker attracted the attention of European top clubs last summer after he netted an amazing 15 goals in 16 matches.

Koln director, Horst Heldt, heaped praises on the Nigerian star.

“Tolu is a young striker who has the potential to develop and brings many good qualities. He is athletic, good in the air and fast. Naturally, he will have to get used to the Bundesliga level. However, there is the advantage that he is already at match fitness and comes to us fully motivated,” he said.

Arokodare said it's a dream come true for him to be playing in the one of the biggest leaguesin the world.

“For me, it is a dream come true. I have always wanted to play in the Bundesliga. For FC, I want to score many goals and develop myself further. I’m really looking forward to it," he said.