Afeez Aremu: “Aberdeen deserve return to European football”

Nigeria international Afeez Aremu says he wants to play a big part in Scottish side Aberdeen’s fight for a pot in European football.

The 28-year-old who played for Nigeria’s U-20, signed for the Dons from German Bundesliga 2 club Kaiserslautern until the end of 2028 with the deal subject to international clearance.

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🏆 Inspired by Sir Alex Ferguson
💪 Bringing the battle on the pitch
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The former Sunshine Stars, Akwa United and Rivers United midfielder shared opinions about his style of play and what he intends to bring to interim manager Peter Leven side.

Aremu has one cap for the Super Eagles of Nigeria

“In Germany it’s like I’m so aggressive, I’m so nasty on the pitch, always go to duels and never miss my duels so I’m the kind of player who always goes hard on the player and the opponent and always want to give everything for the fans also,” Afeez Aremu told Aberdeen TV.

Aberdeen currently sit 7th in the Scottish Premiership table with 28 points from 23 games and Afeez Aremu wants to help the club reach higher heights.

“Aberdeen always play in Europe and that is where they belong but I think on the table that’s not where they belong and I think they have the chance to push forward for this European competition and hopefully I’m here to add to the strength of the team to make this happen.”

Afeez Aremu becomes the club’s fifth signing of the January window, following the arrivals of Lyall Cameron, Liam Morrison, Toyosi Olusanya, and Per Kristian Bråtveit.

Aberdeen’s next match will be away to Kilmarnock for their week 24 fixture on Saturday, January 31 at 3:00PM.