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Troost-Ekong joins the Double-Headed Eagle of the North: What PAOK fans should know about his Eagle tattoo

The Super Eagles vice-captain played an important role for Salernitana, scoring a crucial goal that ensured their Serie A survival

Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has recently finalized a move to Greek professional football club PAOK, signing a three-year contract, Soccernet.ng reports.

Coincidentally, PAOK, known as the Double-Headed Eagle of the North, prominently features a two-headed eagle in its logo, which aligns perfectly with Troost-Ekong’s fondness for eagles.

An image of the former Watford star’s tattoo, depicting a specific date alongside an eagle image, recently went viral, leaving football fans intrigued.

In an exclusive interview with Soccernet.ng prior to sealing the deal, Troost-Ekong shed light on the meaning behind his tattoo.

“The date on my tattoo represents the date of my debut for the Super Eagles, and the eagle is for the Super Eagles.” he said.

Watch the video here:

PAOK’s acquisition of the vice-captain highlights their ambition and desire for success, while Troost-Ekong’s dedication to the Super Eagles and his choice of tattoo further demonstrates his unwavering commitment to representing his country.

Having amassed an impressive tally of 68 appearances for Watford and a successful loan spell with US Salernitana during the 2022-23 season, the 29-year-old Nigerian star is poised to embark on a new chapter in his career with PAOK.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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