Michael Olaitan Joins FC Twente On Loan - WLSportNews

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Michael Olaitan Joins FC Twente On Loan - WLSportNews

The former Nigeria youth international has joined the Tukkers Pride of the East till the end of the season


Olympiakos forward Michael Olaitan will spend the 2015-16 season on loan at FC Twente, the two clubs announced on Thursday. The 22-year-old is a product of Mighty Jets and has previously spent time on loan at Ergotelis, where he featured 12 times with a goal to his credit.


“After discussions with my family, I have consciously chosen this club. Dutch football suits me, but also the way FC Twente play, ” he told the club's official website.


Twente’s technical director, Ted van Leeuwen who is a big fan of the skillful Nigerian also expressed his delight at his capture to the De Grolsch VesteEnschede


"I followed Michael for four years, because I think he is a great striker,” he told club’s website.


"Very versatile, very disciplined and cool. I find it extraordinary that we have managed to bring this talent to Enschede.


“Although he’s still only 22 years old, he already has the necessary experience and his personality fits very well in our dressing room.
His career again just needs a little push,” he concluded.


Olaitan has been handed jersey No. 99.


Ted van Leeuwen overhandigt Michael Olaitan het shirt van #fctwente. Michael welkom bij de club! pic.twitter.com/rF6K1vvPgM
— FC Twente (@fctwente) July 30, 2015
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