Official : Manchester United Target Ogo Obi Signs Scholarship Terms With Watford
Published: September 17, 2014
English Championship side Watford have moved to secure the future of highly rated Anglo - Nigerian forward Ogo Obi .
The 16 - year - old has signed a preliminary contract with the Hornets, which will become activated when he turns 18 two years from now.
Also, the ex Manchester United target has signed scholarship terms with the Hornets which will run until the 2016 - 2017 season.
“This is great news for the football club. It again highlights the opportunities we hand to young players who we feel can progress from the club’s Academy to the first-team.
“There’s plenty of competition with securing young players so we’re happy to have a talented player like Ogo who can continue improving with our Academy,” Watford’s Sporting Director Luke Dowling told the official website.
Ogo Obi displayed his wares at the Milk Cup tournament, netting 3 goals in 4 matches for Manchester United, whom he trialed with.
Photo Credit : Twitter @OgoObi9
The 16 - year - old has signed a preliminary contract with the Hornets, which will become activated when he turns 18 two years from now.
Also, the ex Manchester United target has signed scholarship terms with the Hornets which will run until the 2016 - 2017 season.
“This is great news for the football club. It again highlights the opportunities we hand to young players who we feel can progress from the club’s Academy to the first-team.
“There’s plenty of competition with securing young players so we’re happy to have a talented player like Ogo who can continue improving with our Academy,” Watford’s Sporting Director Luke Dowling told the official website.
Ogo Obi displayed his wares at the Milk Cup tournament, netting 3 goals in 4 matches for Manchester United, whom he trialed with.
Photo Credit : Twitter @OgoObi9
Latest News
- Akpom would like Ajax to appoint legendary Liverpool playmaker as coach amid talks with ex-Chelsea boss
- Arsenal eye PL record v Tottenham: Super Eagles star last player to score against table-toppers
- Chelsea switch attention to top Man Utd striker target as alternative to Napoli star Victor Osimhen
- Meet Onyeka Paloma Gamero: The Barcelona striker eligible for Super Falcons, USWNT and Spain
- 'Was amazing' - Former Celtic striker insists Balogun must keep his spot in Rangers backline
- Arthur Okonkwo's potential departure: United States youth teamer heading to Arsenal for training stint
- After Boniface, Napoli considering another Super Eagles striker as potential replacement for Osimhen
- Inter Milan join Arsenal and AC Milan in race to sign Bologna's Super Eagles-eligible striker
- Promising right-back Habeeb Ogunneye misses out on major Manchester United honour
- 'I don't know why he never plays' - Ponciroli blasts AC Milan coach over treatment of Chukwueze
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football