Hatayspor Kulubu, a Turkish Süper Lig club, has secured the signing of German-born Nigerian talent Oluwafisayo Faruq Dele-Bashiru from Sheffield Wednesday, an English League One side.
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Faruq Dele-Bashiru, an accomplished midfielder, joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2020 and amassed an impressive record of 88 appearances and 8 goals during his time with the club. His significant contributions were instrumental in Sheffield Wednesday’s promotion to the English Championship last season.
Throughout his tenure, Dele-Bashiru demonstrated his ability to anchor the midfield and showcased exceptional passing skills.
His outstanding performances earned him recognition as Sheffield Wednesday’s Player of the Month in October 2021 and the EFL Cup Player of the Second Round in September 2022.
Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Dele-Bashiru relocated to England at a young age. He began his football journey with the youth team of Manchester City at the age of 8 before making the move to Sheffield Wednesday in the summer of 2020.
Hatayspor Kulubu took to their Instagram page to announce the imminent signing of the talented midfielder, following the completion of his medical examinations at Fulya Hospital.
Despite not having represented Germany or England at any level, the Nigerian defender aspires to receive an opportunity to play for the Super Eagles. Alongside his footballing ambitions, he shares a familial connection to the sport, as his brother Tom Dele-Bashiru is also a professional footballer, currently plying his trade for Watford in the English Championship.
