Official : West Brom Snap Up Former Arsenal U23 Skipper Ajayi
Published: July 20, 2019Championship club West Brom have confirmed the capture of former Arsenal U23 skipper Semi Ajayi.
The central defender has inked a four-year deal with the Baggies after spending the last two and a half years of his career as a professional at relegated Rotherham United.
For the forthcoming season, Ajayi , who is also comfortable playing as a defensive midfielder, will wear the number six jersey.
Commenting on the deal, the Super Eagles star told West Brom's official website : ''It’s a great opportunity for me. I want to play at the highest level and I have joined a club with the ambition to get there.
''I want to play my part in helping the team get promoted because that is definitely the target.''
''I want to play my part in helping the team get promoted because that is definitely the target.''
Ajayi began his career at Charlton Athletic and lists Dartford, Cardiff City, AFC Wimbledon and Crewe Alexandra among his former clubs.
Igho Kingsley
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