EPL: Real reasons I joined Nottingham forest – Taiwo Awoniyi

Nottingham Forest bound  Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has explained why he chose to join the newly promoted English side.

The 24-year-old was linked with a host of other Premier League clubs but has signed a five-year contract with the newcomers.

Awoniyi, who was impressive for Union Berlin in the last campaign, has credited discussions with the Reds manager Steve Cooper as the key reason he joined the side.

The lanky attacker has put pen to paper on a five-year -deal with the English clubside.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of forward Taiwo Awoniyi for an undisclosed club-record fee from Union Berlin.

Meanwhile, Forest head coach Steve Cooper revealed his delight at signing the Super Eagle, who had attracted a host of clubs in the Premier League.

“Our recruitment and coaching teams have been monitoring his progress closely over the last few months. He’s a player who we really believe in and we look forward to him going on to fulfil his potential and become a top Premier League striker with Nottingham Forest.” He said

In his reaction, Awoniyi said he feels great to have signed the contract with the clubside side, adding his dreams of playing in the English Premier League is about to happen.

“I feel great. I feel very happy to be here. Looking at the project, it’s something I’m really looking forward to.

“My dream is to always keep working and I see him as a person who I can develop under. For me, it’s always about hard work, dedication, and believing in God. When I look back at the games with Union Berlin, it was always about the team for me,” Awoniyi said as quoted by the club’s official website.

In August 2015, Awoniyi signed for Liverpool for a fee of around £400,000 but was immediately loaned out to German team FSV Frankfurt and made his debut for the side as a late substitute in a German Cup match against Hertha Berlin.

The 24- year-old striker scored 20 goals in 43 games for his German team Union Berlin last season.