My people, e don happen! Leicester City don finally sign Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo on loan from Southampton!
This one na big move for Leicester wey dey find am to boost their midfield, especially as dem don dey waka without their usual midfielders like Jordan James and Aaron Ramsey. Na wah! Injuries don dey cause problem for dem, and Boubakary Soumare self don pack his bag go Qatar. E be like say dem no fit find enough players to carry dem through.
Now, Joe Aribo wey be 29 years dey come join dem from Saints, na even as he no too get game time this season. He don play only seven matches and no be one of the starters. But wait, na last season he play 32 matches for Saints and score three goals, so e no be push-over oh! E get experience from Rangers and Charlton Athletic as well.
Dis loan na temporary arrangement, because Leicester dey face financial wahala wey don limit their spending. Dem dey hope say if Aribo fit perform well, dem fit even sign am permanently for free when e finish. Dem believe say he go bring competition for midfield spot wey Louis Page go dey eying too. E fit play any of those three positions dem dey use for the middle of the pitch.
Aribo don show say e get talent back in Scotland when him help Rangers win the league, and also reach Europa League final. Dem say last season dey sweet am as e contribute 18 goals. But, wahala dey come for Leicester because dem no dey high on confidence since dem dey lose plenty games. With James and Skipp missing, na wah for dem.
However, some people dey talk say dis transfer no so ambitious, considering say he no even start one game for Southampton wey dey struggle for their league. Fit this guy really help Leicester stand up, or na just another loan deal wey go take Louis Page’s slot? E go dey interesting to see how e blend with dem.
Plus, Leicester fit need careful planning with Aribo’s wages. If dem go pay high money for am, e fit lead to problem later on. But still, having him dey around go give dem more options, especially with injuries wey dey hit dem.
Aribo don dey beloved for Rangers fans, so e fit carry dat energy join Leicester too. Na Russell Martin, former coach of Southampton, dey linked with Leicester job, and e be like say e sabi di guy well when dem dey together. So, my people, we go keep our eyes on dis move. Na big signing, for better or worse, we go see as season dey unfold!
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