'It's Not Without Reason He Played At 2018 World Cup' - Twente Chief on Signing Of Ebuehi

Published: August 21, 2020

Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente have officially announced the signing of Nigeria international Tyronne Ebuehi.

The versatile fullback has joined the Enschede-based side on a season-long loan from Portuguese set-up Benfica, with a purchase clause inserted into the deal.

Ebuehi earned a celebrated move to Benfica in the summer of 2018 but the defender has found game time difficult to come by after recovering from a career-threatening injury, so much so that he has yet to make his competitive debut for the first team and was sent to the reserve team.

Technical Director of FC Twente Jan Streuer has highlighted that Ebuehi was a member of the Super Eagles squad to the 2018 World Cup and labelled him a talented player.

"It is great that we can add Tyronne Ebuehi to our selection. In his time at ADO Den Haag, Tyronne has shown to be a talented player," Streuer told Twente's official website.

"It is not without reason that he was selected for the national team of Nigeria and played at the 2018 World Cup.

"In his first year at Benfica, Tyronne had a difficult season due to an injury, but last year he made his appearance for Benfica B.

"He is top fit and will hopefully be able to fully join our selection soon. "

Born in Haarlem, Ebuehi totaled 78 appearances in the Eredivisie - all coming in the colours of ADO Den Haag - before transferring to Benfica.

Igho Kingsley

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