Flying Eagles star, Taiwo Awoniyi, has all the attributes needed to be a success at Liverpool, says former Nigerian international, Seyi Olofinjana.
Liverpool signed the striker, 18, on Monday, and sent him out on loan to German second tier side, FSV Frankfurt.
Awoniyi joined Liverpool from the Imperial Academy in Nigeria, which is run by Olofinjana.
“Taiwo is a goal poacher who puts the team before himself. He has all you need to succeed,” he said.
The Under-23 international chose Liverpool ahead of French side Monaco and Portugal’s Porto.
Olofinjana, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City, Hull City and Cardiff City between 2004 and 2013, knows English football well and believes Awoniyi has chosen the right path for his future.
“It’s not because Liverpool is a big club but the chat we had with them with regards how they develop young players as well as their plan for Taiwo’s steady progress swayed us. We received interesting offers from other clubs but we concluded that Liverpool was the perfect club for his career.
“Apart from being a good player with great potential, his flair for learning and desire to improve as a player has always been commendable.”
Awoniyi played for his country at the Under-17 World Cup in 2013, scoring four goals as Nigeria won the tournament. He also played at this year’s Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand, netting twice.
He is undoubtedly a highly promising prospect and matches his raw talent with the ambition to fulfill his potential at what he called “the biggest club in the world”.
