Paris Saint-Germain have bolstered their assault with the signing of Nigerian worldwide Rasheedat Ajibade on a two-year deal.
The French giants introduced the switch on Tuesday, confirming that the 25-year-old ahead has dedicated to the membership till June 30, 2027.
“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade, who has joined the membership on a deal that runs till thirtieth June 2027,” PSG stated in a press release.
Ajibade joined from Atlético de Madrid, the place she has featured since 2021, following a two-year stint in Norway with Avaldsnes IL. Within the 2024–25 season, she recorded 25 appearances for the Spanish aspect, scoring eight objectives and offering three assists.
Born on December 8, 1999, within the Mushin district of Lagos State, Ajibade rose by means of the ranks at FC Robo Queens earlier than successful Nigeria’s NFF Younger Participant of the 12 months award in 2018.
Now captain of the Tremendous Falcons, she has twice led Nigeria to Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations glory, first in 2018 and once more in 2024. She additionally performed a key position for the workforce on the 2023 FIFA Girls’s World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, cementing her place as one of many nation’s most influential footballers with over 30 caps.
Reacting to the transfer, Ajibade expressed her pleasure about becoming a member of the French champions.
“I’m deeply honoured to be becoming a member of Paris Saint-Germain, a top-drawer membership in Europe,” she stated. “This can be a main step for me, and I’m dedicated to giving my all to assist PSG win titles and to encourage younger footballers, be they in Nigeria or elsewhere.”
With the transfer, Ajibade turns into one of many few Nigerian ladies to play for PSG, elevating hopes of additional continental and world achievements for each membership and nation.
