Nigerian youngster joins Championship club after 14 years with West Ham

Championship new boys Sunderland have introduced the signing of teen of Nigerian descent Ajibola Alese for an undisclosed payment.

Along with his everlasting switch to the Black Cats, the central defender has ended his fourteen-year affiliation with West Ham United, whom he joined on the age of seven.

Alese has put pen to paper on an preliminary three-year contract with a membership possibility for the 2025-2026 season.

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He has Soccer League expertise, making twelve appearances mixed throughout mortgage spells at Accrington Stanley and Cambridge United.

The London native departs the Hammers after enjoying two video games for the primary group and was a non-playing substitute on twenty-four events together with eleven within the Premier League.

Talking after the deal was confirmed, Alese advised the official web site of Sunderland : “It’s superb to be right here and I’m pleased the deal is finished.

“I reside 5 minutes away from West Ham’s coaching floor and I’ve been there because the age of eight, so it may have been simpler to remain however life isn’t straightforward and I’m prepared for the problem.

“I spoke to Alex Neil, Kristjaan Speakman and Stuart Harvey and I bought an awesome feeling about Sunderland AFC.

“That is the place I need to be, so now it’s time to crack down and prepare for the brand new season.”

Alese was West Ham’s growth squad captain final season and beforehand captained the U18 facet.