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Sadiq Umar joins Real Sociedad on six-year deal
Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar, has put pen to paper for Spanish La Liga giants Real Sociedad on a six-year deal worth €26M.
Umar Joined Real Sociedad from another Spanish side, Almeria which recently gained promotion to the elite division.
Umar was acquired to replace Swedish Striker, Alexander Isak who signed for English Premier League side Newcastle on a permanent deal.
The lanky Nigerian forward who already has two goals in the Spanish La Liga this season playing for Almeria will wear jersey number 25 at his new club.
Sociedad paid €20m plus €6m add-ons to acquire the services of the striker.
“Sociedad has reached an agreement with UD Almería for the transfer of Sadiq Umar. La Real, in turn, has reached an agreement with the player until the end of the 27-28 season. He will wear number 25,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
He also enjoyed a prolific spell with his previous club, Partizan Belgrade of Serbia, where he scored 23 goals in 52 appearances.
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