Tyronne Ebuehi: Mission to Keep Venezia in Serie A

Two of the demoted clubs from Serie A last season were clubs that gained promotion to the Italian elite division and that is what newly promoted Venezia are trying to avoid hence, they’ve sought the services of Nigerian international, Tyronne Ebuehi

Nigerian international, Tyronne Ebuehi has joined Serie A new boys Venezia FC on a season-long loan deal from Benfica with an option to buy permanently, making it the second consecutive loan spell for Ebuehi after his impressive stint with FC Twente in the just-concluded season.

The Nigerian international will continue his professional career at the Italian elite division side for one season.

Newly promoted Serie A side Venezia on Monday announced the arrival of Ebuehi from Benfica.

The Nigerian international will represent the Winged Lions during the 2021-22 Italian top-flight campaign, with an option to be signed permanently.

“Venezia FC announces that today the agreement with SL Benfica has been signed for the passage in Gli Arancioneroverdi with the formula of the annual loan with obligation to buy in case of stay in Serie A of the player Tyronne Ebuehi,” a statement from the club website read.

“The defender, born in Haarlem in the Netherlands and also holding Nigerian citizenship, played for FC Twente last season, scoring one goal and one assist.

“He grew up in ADO Den Haag, a club with which he made his debut in the Eredivisie in the 2014/15 season, and was signed by Benfica with whom he played seven games in the Liga Revelacao U-23 and six games in Liga Portugal 2 in the 2019/20 season.

“During his career, Ebuehi also played 10 matches for Nigeria, including an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match and a World Cup match. Welcome Tyronne!”
Following his failure to get regular playing time at Estadio da Luz, the 25-year-old was loaned to Eredivisie side Twente.

There, he was a regular figure in Ron Jans’ squad – featuring in 33 league games with a goal against Feyenoord to his credit.
Before moving to Italy, the Super Eagles playwright had taken to social media to thank the Pride of the East for the chance to prove his worth “at the highest level”.

“That after two years of injury suffering and many difficult periods in my career I have been given the opportunity by FC Twente to show myself again at the highest level,” Ebuehi wrote on Instagram.

“I will be forever grateful to the club for. I would also like to thank my teammates, trainers, medical/technical staff and of course the supporters of the club very much for last season.
“Unfortunately, we have not been able to finish the season the way we started it and will separate our paths here, but I wish the club all the best!”

According to Mattia Collauto, Venezia’s sporting director, the Lagunrani have secured a top-level player in the Nigerian, who looks set to give the club’s first-choice right-back Pasquale Mazzocchi a good fight for a spot in the starting-XI.

Speaking at Ebuehi’s official presentation, Collauto said: “Ebuehi has different characteristics compared to Mazzocchi. In the past years, he was one of the best prospects in his role. Last year he had a very good campaign with Twente and I think he is coming at the right time to the Italian championship. The team’s technical depth is increasing, as this is a top-level player.”

At the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, he is expected to also become a regular at Venezia and one of the players that coach Paolo Zanetti will be banking on to keep the club in the Italian top flight this coming season after a 19-year absence from the Italian topflight.