Awoniyi sends message to Union Berlin following Nottingham Forest move

The Tremendous Eagles star was excellent for Die Eisernen throughout his two-year keep on the membership, and he would certainly go down as one of many membership’s cult heroes

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has despatched an appreciation message to Union Berlin and their followers following his transfer to Premier League facet Nottingham Forest.

Awoniyi struggled along with his first few years in Europe. The Tremendous Eagles striker signed for Liverpool, however he was unable to play for the Merseysiders due to work allow issues.

The 24-year-old went on 5 completely different mortgage offers earlier than lastly becoming a member of Bundesliga facet Mainz 05. In 2019. Nevertheless, his keep at Mainz was not productive, as he was restricted to 12 appearances, scoring only a purpose and an help.

Nonetheless, Union Berlin swooped Awoniyi on the expiration of his mortgage at Mainz. It was with the Die Eisernen that the Imperial academy product started to make waves.

In Awoniyi’s first season, he notched 5 objectives and 4 assists in 22 appearances for the membership, selling Union to splash €6.5 million to signal him from Liverpool.

After a yr of success, with twenty objectives, and 7 assists for Union Berlin, Awoniyi is returning to the Premier League, albeit in Nottingham Forest colours.

The Imperial Academy product created recollections in Berlin, particularly final season when he performed an necessary position in his facet’s Europa League qualification.

The 24-year-old is happy with the transfer however he acknowledges that he had a good time in Berlin, and he shared his appreciation to his former employers.

“It’s been a tremendous two years with you guys,” Awoniyi said as per Union Berlin Twitter.

“I’m wanting phrases, however I simply wish to say thanks very a lot for all the things.

“Perhaps we’ll see once more, possibly not. However I simply wish to say a really large thanks.

“And to the coaches, the followers, the entire membership, it’s exhausting to say goodbye. However I do know that it will all the time be my house.”