Transfer: Awoniyi Bids Goodbye to Nottingham as Manager Confirms Striker Joining New Club
Coventry City agreed to pay about £17 million for the Nigeria striker, who received a guard of honour as he prepared to leave Forest.
- On Monday, Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Coventry City in a £17 million deal, ending his four-year spell at the City Ground.
- Forest manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the departure, giving Awoniyi a guard of honour during Sunday's friendly against Brest and praising him as "a fantastic person."
- Over four seasons at the City Ground, Awoniyi scored 23 goals in 103 appearances across all competitions after joining from Union Berlin in 2022, helping Forest secure top-flight status.
- Coventry manager Frank Lampard sanctioned the move, reuniting Awoniyi with Nigeria teammate Frank Onyeka ahead of the opening Premier League match against Arsenal on Friday, August 21.
- The transfer strengthens Coventry's squad as the club returns to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. Awoniyi said, "I am very excited about this season.
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Transfers: Awoniyi seals Coventry move, links up with Onyeka
Coventry confirmed the transfer in a statement, describing the Nigerian striker as a player with extensive Premier League experience. The post Transfers: Awoniyi seals Coventry move, links up with Onyeka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Awoniyi bids Forest farewell ahead of £17 million Coventry...
Taiwo Awoniyi has said goodbye to Nottingham Forest and is set to complete his transfer to newly promoted EPL club Coventry City. The Kwara native has been given permission to undergo his medicals, and will become the second Nigerian at Coventry, joining Super Eagles colleague Frank Onyeka at last season’s Championship winners. Ahead of his transfer, the 29-year-old was treated to a farewell by the club before the second half of their final pre-…
Transfer: Awoniyi bids goodbye to Nottingham as manager confirms striker joining new club
Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has said goodbye to his teammates and supporters following their 2-0 pre-season win against Brest at the City Ground, as he is set for a permanent transfer to Coventry City. Forest manager, Forest manager Olivier Glasner confirmed that the player is leaving the club. The Nigerian international has been associated […] Transfer: Awoniyi bids goodbye to Nottingham as manager confirms striker joining new club
'He Gave 100 Per Cent' — Glasner Praises Awoniyi as Nigerian Striker Bids Farewell to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his commitment and influence at the club as the Nigerian striker prepares to complete his move to Coventry City. Awoniyi received an emotional farewell from Nottingham Forest supporters and his teammates on Sunday, with the striker given a guard of honour at the City Ground during the club’s final pre-season friendly against Brest. Forest won the match 2–0. Read Also: Nige…
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