Tyronne Ebuehi Secures Five-Year Pact with Benfica, Sets Sights on World Cup Selection

Nigeria’s defensive stalwart, Tyronne Ebuehi, has inked a significant chapter in his career by joining the esteemed Portuguese football giants, Benfica, in a landmark five-year deal, as reported by Completesportsnigeria.com. The 22-year-old, departing from Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag after the expiration of his contract, embraced this pivotal move to Benfica on a free transfer, solidifying his aspirations on the global stage.

Benfica, confirming the acquisition on their official platform, disclosed the terms of the transition, detailing ADO Den Haag’s entitlement to a training allowance of 250,000 euros for the transfer.

In an ecstatic statement to Benfica’s official website upon completing the move, Ebuehi expressed profound elation, articulating his reverence for the prestigious club: “It is a feeling of great happiness to be able to be here in a club of this dimension. It is a dream come true, a great step that I take in my young career.”

The Nigerian defender radiated enthusiasm for Benfica’s illustrious history, stating, “Benfica is a great club with excellent conditions. It is known all over the world. The fact that I was always on the big stage was very appealing to me. I also know that in recent years, the club has been a champion and has a tradition in Europe.”

Displaying an unwavering commitment to contribute, Ebuehi pledged his dedication to the team’s cause: “From me, fans can expect hard work. I want to help the team fight for their goals.”

Ebuehi’s ambition transcends club success, as he remains a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s provisional 30-man squad for the impending 2018 FIFA World Cup. Expressing his fervent desire for a spot in the final roster, he articulated, “I hope I can play at the World Cup. It is the dream of any player. I hope to be in Russia.” This fervor amplifies the stakes for the player as he aims to etch his name onto the grandest footballing platform, the World Cup, marking the zenith of his aspirations.