How to kill three flies with one blow? Ask Maribor! The purple confirmed the arrival of three new foreign footballers

Published on 6. September 2024 6. September 2024

Photo: NK Maribor

Maribor has brought in three new footballers at the end of the transfer window. The contracts with the purple team have been signed by Sheyi Ojo, Benjamin Tetteh, and Andre Sousa. This move further indicates the club’s ambitions to compete for the national championship title.

Sheyi Ojo has previously played for the youth teams of Liverpool. During his time at Liverpool, the 27-year-old winger had several loan spells. He was loaned to Rangers, Fulham, Wolverhampton, Millwall, and Reims. In 2022, he transferred from Liverpool to Cardiff City, which then loaned him to the Belgian Kortrijk. In his career, Ojo has also represented the U16 and U21 teams of England. He arrives in Maribor as a free agent and has signed a two-year contract.

Upon his arrival, Ojo expressed excitement about the new challenge: “I remember the matches against Liverpool. When I learned of Maribor’s interest, I already knew it was the biggest club in the country, with a rich history. It is a privilege to be here, and I believe we can achieve great things together. Playing in Slovenia will be a new but pleasant challenge for me. I believe I will quickly adapt to the new environment. Everyone has welcomed me very kindly, both the team and the staff. I have already played against Slovenian teams in the youth selections, so the style of play here is familiar to me. I want to add speed to the team and excite the fans with my dribbling and combinations. I am here to contribute to the realization of the club’s goals.”

Benjamin Tetteh, also 27 years old, has joined Maribor on loan from French Metz. Previously, he played for Sparta Prague, Hull City, Standard Liege, Malatyaspor, Slovacko, Bohemians 1905, as well as for Dreams FC and Tudu Mighty Jet in his native Ghana.

The Ghanaian expressed satisfaction upon his arrival: “”I have come to an exceptional club. I already knew the new investors from before, and now I have met all the other people here, who are very friendly. The city is also wonderful. Although this is a new environment, I am adapting without any problems, as I have moved a lot before. First, I want to stay healthy and properly prepared to enjoy football and win matches with the team and collect trophies. When you play for a big club, these are the main goals.””

Andre Sousa, a 26-year-old Portuguese, is a reinforcement in the position of left-back. In the past, he has played in the first and second Portuguese leagues, where he played for Nacional from Madeira and Vitoria Setubal. He also played for Benfica in the youth selections. Sousa has signed a contract until the end of the season, with the option for an additional year extension.

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The Portuguese stated upon his arrival: “”The first impressions are excellent. The city is small but pleasant, and the stadium is beautiful. My teammates have welcomed me nicely, and I look forward to the new challenge. Although I am not yet fully familiar with Slovenian club football, I believe I will adapt quickly. The Portuguese league is more competitive, with more running, but I am confident that I can showcase my best qualities here. My goal is to play as much as possible and help the club achieve its set goals, including winning the national championship title.””

After the arrival of the three new players, the sports director Marko Šuler also commented: “”We have systematically expanded the squad and strengthened the team in key positions. We have managed to bring in players who were previously unattainable for us. All three new footballers bring added value. Ojo and Tetteh will strengthen the attacking part, while Sousa will bolster the defense. Although Tetteh will need some time to return to form, we believe he will significantly contribute to the team’s success in the remainder of the season. We are assembling a team that will be competitive in the fight for the national championship title and the cup winner, and ready for new European challenges in the upcoming season.””
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Author: editorial Football Planet