Shehu Abdullahi has officially joined Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor making him the 15th Nigerian in the top flight.
The defender’s move was confirmed on the club’s official social media page on Tuesday; bringing the number of Nigerians at the club to four – William Troost-Ekong, Mikel Agu and Pascal Okoli.
Abdullahi Shehu Bursaspor’da
💪🏻🐊 pic.twitter.com/ikpi23kjhJ— Bursaspor (@BursasporSk) January 23, 2018
Shehu spent two season at Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta and played his farewell game last weekend, where he netted a 59th minute penalty.
Is Turkey the new Mecca for Nigerian players!?
The tears and the smile, huge respect for @anorthosisfc fans, the management, coaching staff and my teammates.
Indeed, I’m honoured for the memories we shared together.
I will come back here in the future and play more.
I LOVE YOU ALL!!! pic.twitter.com/xMsGE2rYIC
— Shehu Abdullahi (@OfficialShehu) January 21, 2018
Shortly passing his medical on Tuesday, the 24 year-old, who is believed to have penned a two-and-a-half year deal, was confirmed as a Bursaspor player.
A Press Conference will be held at Özlüce Plants tomorrow for the presentation of the player, the club stated.