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Transfer: Cercle Brugge sign Nigerian-born defender from Crystal Palace

Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have announced the signing of Nigerian-born defender Tayo Adaramola.

Adaramola, who joins the Green and Blacks from Premier League outfit, Crystal Palace signed a contract until 2030.

The 22-year-old is not new to Belgian football, having spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan with RWD Molenbeek.

The left-back came through the youth ranks at St Kevin’s Boys and St Mochta’s, before making the move to the Crystal Palace Academy in 2015.

Adaramola, who was born in Dublin to Yoruba Nigerian parents, has already represented Republic of Ireland at different age levels.

He has made one appearance for Republic of Ireland at the senior level.