Official: Alhassan Yusuf pens three-year deal with New England Revolution from Antwerp

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has officially signed a three-year contract with Major League Soccer side New England Revolution, marking a significant step in his career as he moves from Belgian club Royal Antwerp, Soccernet.ng reports.

The talented Nigerian is set to embark on a new journey in the United States, bringing his European experience and skills to bolster the American league.

Soccernet.ng earlier reported that the deal between the two clubs was completed after Yusuf passed his medical examination. The final step was an official announcement from the club, confirming the transfer.

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New England Revolution has secured Yusuf's services for an undisclosed fee, with the contract running until 2027, and an option to extend it until 2028.

“We are pleased to add an impactful player with elite European experience to our roster in Alhassan Yusuf, whose arrival makes us even stronger in the central midfield position,” said Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo on the club's official website. “Alhassan is a talented player with title-winning experience in the prime of his career. His competitive drive, excellent vision and passing, and tenacious tackling will all raise the level of our team.”

Revolution manager Caleb Porter also expressed his excitement about the signing, anticipating that Yusuf will quickly adapt to the league and play a crucial role in the upcoming season.

“With his international and Champions League experience, I expect Alhassan Yusuf to quickly establish himself as an elite midfielder in Major League Soccer,” Porter added. “Yusuf is an athletic, box-to-box central midfielder with all the qualities we seek in our double pivots. He is highly effective on both sides of the ball and will bring defensive solidity and verticality to our attack. Alhassan Yusuf is another addition who is in the prime of his career and has championship pedigree.”

Yusuf's move will be fully completed once he receives his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC), which will allow him to participate in matches and fully integrate into the team.