Transfer: Atletico Madrid sign Nigerian forward Omorodion

LaLiga club Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of forward Samuel Omorodion on a five-year contract.

Omorodion joined the Rojiblancos from another LaLiga club, Granada.

The 19-year-old was promoted to Granada’s first team this season.

The Nigerian-born forward made his debut for Granada’s first team against Atletico Madrid last week, where he scored in the 3-1 defeat to Diego Simeone’s side.

The youngster scored 18 goals for Granada’s second team last season.