Aina Completes Fulham Move

Aina Completes Fulham Move

By Sampson Adedeji

Newly promoted English premier league side, Fulham, has confirmed the loan signing of Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, on a loan deal with an option of a permanent move, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Aina joined Chelsea at a young age and successfully rose through the age groups, winning two FA Youth Cups, including the 2014 Final against Fulham and two UEFA Youth League titles.

After finalising his move, Aina told FFCtv: “I feel very excited and privileged to be able to play for a club like this.

“It feels amazing to be back closer to my family, back in the capital where I was born and raised.

“There’s a great bunch of lads here. I’m really good friends with Big Hec and Josh Onomah.

“I feel very comfortable on either foot, I can fill in wherever needs be. I’d say I’m pretty quick and I like to attack, but I also like to help the team and do the dirty work as much as I can," Aina said.

“I’m pleased to announce the arrival of Ola Aina to Fulham on loan from Torino. Ola is an exciting young player who can further strengthen our squad this season in the Premier League.

“In our loan agreement, we’ve secured an option for a permanent transfer for Ola to potentially remain at Fulham if this season proves to be a good fit for us, which is a great situation for the club given our belief in Ola’s talent and in his potential. Come on Fulham," club chairman Tony Khan said.

Aina has won 14 caps for the Super Eagles, and was part of the team that finished third at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations.