Swedish Allsvenskan champions Malmö FF have officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Emmanuel Ekong.
Emmanuel Ekong, who is the son of former Super Eagles midfielder Ikpe Ekong, has made the move from Serie A club Empoli.
Ekong has signed a five-year contract with Malmö FF and expressed his enthusiasm about joining the team.
“It feels great to finally be here; I’ve been looking forward to this moment,” he shared on the club’s official website. He further emphasized his belief that this move aligns perfectly with his aspirations, stating, “Considering the ambitions of Malmö FF, I want to be part of a journey with a team that consistently aims for victory.”
In other news, West Bromwich Albion are focused on retaining forward Josh Maja amidst reports of potential interest from other clubs.
Currently, Maja stands as the second-highest scorer in the Sky Bet Championship with 12 goals, garnering attention from top Spanish clubs like Celta Vigo and Valencia.
The Express and Star reported that West Bromwich Albion are determined to keep their key player, especially with new ownership taking the helm.
With the team striving for promotion to the Premier League and currently positioned sixth in the league, the Baggies view Maja as instrumental in their campaign for success.
