Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has decided to make a significant transition in her professional career by moving to the United States National Women’s Soccer League from Spanish giants Barcelona feminine.
By Olisa Obi
Her anticipated move to Bay FC, a club based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, comes as her contract with the renowned Spanish club Barcelona is set to expire this summer and looks like the Spanish giants have no plan to renew.
The deal with Bay FC is reportedly worth 150,000 euros it signifies a new chapter for Oshoala, who has left a mark on European football, particularly during her tenure with Barcelona where she clinched the UEFA Women’s Champions League title twice.
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Oshoala’s decision to join Bay FC is not just a significant milestone in her career but also a major acquisition for the American club.
At just 29, she brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, including her impressive stint with Barcelona since 2019 after moving from Chinese club Dalian Quanjian.
Her achievements include multiple league titles and personal accolades, underscoring her status as one of the world’s elite footballers.
According to several sources, the reigning CAF Women player of the year revealed that the move was motivated by personal reasons.
Oshoala’s career is adorned with achievements including four Primera División titles, three Supercopa de España Femenina honours, and a historic run in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, has been nothing short of phenomenal, it surely makes her one of the most successful African players to lace up their boot in the last 20 years.
Bay FC, set to make its NWSL debut, will benefit from Oshoala’s leadership, experience, and prowess on the field as they embark on their inaugural season.
Why Barcelona are letting her leave?
It seems like all good things come to an end or like some say “era’s come to an end” and Barcelona look not to know the value of Oshoala as she has been relegated to being used as a super sub or a bench player but it has not stopped her from performing as she has been able to score 7 goals despite coming from the bench over 8 times.
It seems like a welcomed chapter in Oshoala’s career but only time will tell if she has made the right decision or not.
