New Wolverhampton Wanderers Signing Labelled The New Yaya Toure Open To Playing For Nigeria
Published: January 19, 2019New Wolverhampton Wanderers signing Michael Agboola has stated that that he will not reject a call-up to the Nigerian National Teams but stressed that he is also open to playing for his country of birth, England.
Born in London to Nigerian parents seventeen years ago, the highly-rated defender penned a two-and-a-half year professional contract with Wolves on Friday following a successful trial.
''I would love to play for Nigeria but I wouldn’t turn down England. I can play for both teams,'' said Michael Agboola to allnigeriasoccer.com.
''My parents homeland is Nigeria but I am born and raised in London, England so it depends on whoever calls me up first.''
Agboola has versatility to boot and can comfortably operate as a central defender or central midfielder.
''I think I suit both positions and it allows me to improve in each area of my game and understand both positions more.
''As a player I feel I am good on the ball and my passing range is good. I'm strong on the ball, good in the air and have a good strike,'' he added.
''As a player I feel I am good on the ball and my passing range is good. I'm strong on the ball, good in the air and have a good strike,'' he added.
He explained why he models his game after former Manchester City star Yaya Toure.
''Yaya Touré is one player I look up to because he could play as a central defender and a midfielder as he has done under Pep Guardiola,'' Agboola concluded.
Agboola previously played for the youth teams of Southampton, Charlton Athletic and Dagenham & Redbridge.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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