Bundesliga

Awoniyi reveals plans to return to the Premier League

The Super Eagles star joined Liverpool in 2015, but he did not play for the first team before leaving for the German Bundesliga

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that he wants to return to the English Premier League.

The 24-year-old star left Liverpool after an unproductive six years at Anfield. Awoniyi, who was one of the standout performers at the 2013 World Cup, sealed a move to Liverpool in 2015.

However, as a youngster, Awoniyi had to go on different loan spells in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. Also, because of his inability to secure a work permit, the Nigerian star could not feature for the Reds.

But last season, when he finally got his permit, Liverpool opted to let him go to Union Berlin, where he had impressed a season before.

Since Awoniyi secured a permanent deal at Die Eisernen, he has been on fire. The Nigeria international has rattled the net 14 times in 28 appearances.

Nonetheless, the Super Eagles talisman is keen on returning to the Premier League.

“The Premier League is my dream,” Awoniyi told LFC transfer room.

“Everyone knows that, even here in Union. The decisive difference for me is that if I lived in England, it would be easier for my wife and kid, not just because of the language. In addition, my sister & brother live there.”

With Awoniyi’s fantastic performances this season, a return to the Premier League could be in the making.

Kelvin Omachonu

Kelvin Omachonu is a writer with many years of experience covering sports events in Nigeria and abroad. He is fueled by his love for the job, and is dedicated to delivering captivating stories.

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

Chrisantus Uche gifts young fan his shirt after racial abuse outcry in Getafe-Barcelona draw

Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche turned a challenging period into an inspiring moment after Getafe’s 1-1… Read More

2 hours ago

Euro Leagues update: Rasheedat Ajibade shines for Atletico Madrid, Lookman’s excellent strike insufficient for Atalanta

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade scored for Atletico Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Levante… Read More

7 hours ago

Serie A giants Juventus join race for Super Eagles star with two goals for Nigeria

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, the Super Eagles midfielder dazzling in Serie A with Lazio, has become a… Read More

20 hours ago

Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles star set to return to training at AC Milan after hamstring injury

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is set to return to training at AC Milan next… Read More

20 hours ago

AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Osimhen, Gabon’s Aubameyang make bold predictions for MVP award

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have shared their predictions for the… Read More

21 hours ago

Nottingham Forest head coach denies Awoniyi exit talks, backs Super Eagles striker to hit top form

Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has shunned exit talks concerning Super Eagles striker,… Read More

22 hours ago