Stephen Odey to leave Danish club Randers

Danish Superliga side Randers FC confirmed that Nigerian striker Stephen Odey will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of December.

The departure brings an end to his four-and-a-half-year spell with “The Horses,” which kicked off in the 2021-22 season.

This was confirmed on the club’s website, where the Nigerian striker was quoted on the official Randers website as appreciating the club for making his stay memorable.

“I have really enjoyed my time here in Randers. It has been a fantastic period with fantastic people at the club – from the staff and management to the players and fans.

Odey scored 28 goals in 129 appearances for Randers

“I have been here for many years, through both good and bad times, and I will really miss the club – but that is life in football. I wish the team all the best for the rest of the season.”

Odey, who had been with the club for four-and-a-half years, initially linked up with Randers on loan from Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk for the 2021-22 season with an option to buy.

After scoring five goals in seven games, Randers confirmed on November 21, 2021, that they had bought Odey out from Genk at the end of his loan deal, becoming the most expensive transfer in the club’s history.

The 27-year-old scored 28 goals in 129 appearances for Randers and is expected to move to a new club in January.

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