Super Eagles star earns contract-extending deal after scoring first Champions League goal

The Nigeria worldwide has picked up a advantageous reward following his inspirational efficiency for the Dragons in midweek

Tremendous Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has inked a brand new two-year cope with FC Porto that can hold him on the membership till the summer time of 2027.

Sanusi is in his third season with Porto, having joined the Blue and Whites from Santa Clara in August 2020 on a five-year contract.

4 months after arriving at Invicta, Sanusi received his first trophy with Porto as he featured from begin to end as Porto defeated Benfica 2-0 within the Tremendous Cup.

The 2021/22 season was much more memorable for Sanusi, as the previous Mirandela defender, on Might 7, scored the objective that introduced Porto a vital win at Benfica and a thirtieth league title.

Final Tuesday, Sanusi got here off the bench to internet a well-aimed header in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen that helped Porto to seal their first UEFA Champions League victory of the season. It was the left-back’s first Champions League strike of the season.

Having been linked with a transfer to the English Premier League in the summertime, Sanusi insists he’s delighted to decide to staying with the reigning Portuguese champions.

“I’m very pleased to have renewed my contract with FC Porto till 2027,” the 25-year-old full-back advised Porto’s official web site. “It is rather necessary for me.”

Commenting on his first European objective of the season in opposition to Bundesliga campaigners Leverkusen, Sanusi mentioned, “It was a vital objective for me, for the membership, for the President, and it made me very pleased.

“I’m much more fulfilled for having renewed in the present day. I hope to attain many extra objectives and rejoice much more victories right here.”

Sanusi has made 91 appearances for Porto in all competitions since making his debut in opposition to SC Braga.