Spanish-born Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion has joined Spanish giants Atletico Madrid from the newly promoted aspect Granada.

Atletico Madrid made the announcement Monday and revealed that Omorodion has signed a five-year contract till 2028.

Born in Melilla, Spain to Nigerian dad and mom, and though his at the moment a member of La Roja’s U19 crew, Omorodion has the choice to signify both Nigeria or Spain at senior stage.

In 2021, he turned part of Granada CF’s youth squad after transitioning from AD Nervión, and a 12 months later he made his senior debut with the reserves, coming into the sport instead in the course of the second half in a 2–1 residence loss in opposition to CD Marchamalo in Segunda División RFEF.

His first aim got here on September 25 when he netted the equalizer for the B crew in a 1-1 draw in opposition to CD El Ejido.

Within the earlier season, he impressively scored 18 targets whereas competing within the Segunda División RFEF.

Omorodion’s first look for the primary crew in La Liga coincidentally was in opposition to Atletico on August 14, 2023. He began the match, scored a aim, leveling the rating in a 3–1 defeat to Los Rojiblancos.

In his interview following his signing, the Ahead mentioned, “I contemplate myself to be a hard-working participant. I like to assist the crew. I wish to continue to grow as a footballer and study from the perfect.”

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