Blackburn Rovers have officially confirmed that promising Nigerian centre‑back Silver Eze has signed a two‑year scholarship deal with the Championship club.
The highly-rated defender, who joined from Accrington Stanley in November 2024, signed the terms in the presence of his delighted parents, marking a significant milestone in his football journey.
Eze, eligible to represent both Nigeria and Italy, has drawn attention from Europe’s top academies—recent links include interest from AC Milan and Juventus . The 17‑year‑old, who already featured in the U18 Premier League and Premier League 2, is now poised to take the next step in his development at Ewood Park .
“We are pleased to announce that highly‑rated defender Silver Eze has today signed a two‑year scholarship with the club,” stated Blackburn Rovers’ official channels .
Eze is now set to begin an exciting new chapter with the Rovers Academy.
With his parents present to witness this proud moment, Blackburn fans will be watching closely as he looks to develop and shine on the big stage.
