The most successful team and also the current defending champions of the top division league in Czech Republic Sparta Praha have completed the signing of 21 year old Nigerian defender Emmanuel Uchenna from fellow top division side Banik Ostrava, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
His signing by the 38 times winner of the Czech League was announced by the sporting director of the team Tomáš Rosický , who revealed that they beat other teams to the services of the defender who has played less than a year in the top flight league in Czech Republic.
“I am very happy that we can welcome Emmanuel to Sparta. There was a lot of interest in his services from other clubs, but he chose us because he sees the best space for his further development in our environment. He is a young, talented player with excellent prospects for further growth. He has the attributes that we are looking for in players for stopper positions,” the Arsenal legend said.
He will officially join the team in the January transfer window. A remarkable rise for the Ikorodu City trainee, who also had a stint with Moravian-Silesian Football League ( Third division in Czech) at the beginning of his contract in 2023. After a stint in Vítkovice, he also played for Hlučín.
At Sparta he will be united with another Nigerian in Victor Olatunji. He spoke about his delight at joining the Czech Republic giants, and why he picked them as the next step in his career.
“Going to Sparta is the best possible decision, I have no doubts at all. As soon as my agent told me about the club’s interest, I didn’t hesitate,” said our new signing after signing the contract. “I always try to do my best and help the team. My faith in God also drives me in my career”, he explained.
