Awoniyi eager to start new chapter with Coventry City
Taiwo Awoniyi has completed a permanent move to Coventry City from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth about £9m. The Nigerian striker expressed excitement about joining the newly promoted Premier League side and looks forward to working with his new teammates. Awoniyi enjoyed a successful spell at Forest, where he played a key role in their recent achievements. Coventry have also reunited him with fellow Nigerian Frank Onyeka, who joins from Brentford.
Match highlights
- Taiwo Awoniyi joined Coventry City after leaving Nottingham Forest, where he scored 21 league goals in 90 appearances.
- He helped Forest avoid relegation in their first season back in the Premier League and reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
- Awoniyi expressed his excitement about joining Coventry and praised the team's achievements last season.
- Coventry also signed Frank Onyeka from Brentford, reuniting the two Nigerians at the club.
- Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis thanked Awoniyi for his contributions and wished him well for the future.
