Official – Calvin Bassey Joins Fulham From Ajax

English Premier League membership, Fulham have introduced the signature of Nigeria worldwide defender, Calvin Bassey from Ajax for an undisclosed payment with the transfer topic to worldwide clearance, which is anticipated to be acquired in the course of the early a part of subsequent week.

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Born in Italy, Bassey moved to London at a younger age, earlier than getting a primary style of academy soccer at Leicester Metropolis.

The left footed defender who will put on the quantity three jersey for Marco Silva’s aspect has signed a 4 yr deal which can be legitimate till 2027 with the choice of an extra yr.

“I understand how massive of a membership Fulham is. They all the time have high quality gamers, they’re enjoying within the Premier League, the most effective league on this planet, so I didn’t must suppose a lot about it,” Calvin mentioned in his first interview as Fulham participant within the US.

“It’s a London membership as properly, so it’s all the time a plus to go house! I’m glad it’s all carried out now and I can simply concentrate on the soccer and assist the workforce construct on final season, after they did wonderful,” he added.

Tony Khan added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Calvin Bassey to Fulham Soccer Membership!

“He’s a younger and versatile defender; a homegrown participant who developed at Leicester Metropolis’s academy earlier than transferring on to play for Rangers after which for Ajax, in addition to Nigeria’s nationwide workforce.”

“Calvin’s been a prime goal for us, so we’re all delighted that he’s dedicated for the long run with Fulham, and we’re wanting ahead to watching him progress. Come on Fulham!”

A transfer to Rangers in the summertime of 2020 noticed his profession actually take off, as he loved a extremely affluent two years in Glasgow.

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