What Man United legend Rooney said about Plymouth's coveted ex-Flying Eagles striker Muhamed

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:18 - 03 July 2024

Former Nigerian youth international Muhamed Tijani.

Wayne Rooney and Plymouth Argyle delighted as they seal a season-long loan deal for highly rated Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani.

Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle have announced the signing of highly rated former Nigerian youth international Muhamed Tijani on a season-long loan deal from Czech side Slavia Prague.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that the 23-year-old striker has signed for Rooney's ambitious Argyle side as they look to mount a serious promotion challenge, with the club having the option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.

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Rooney speaks on Muhamed

Pilgrims boss and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney expressed his delight at the addition, saying:

"Muhamed joining further strengthens our forward line and he will bring different attributes to the squad.

Former Flying Eagles striker Muhamed Tijani in Plymouth's colours.

He is big, athletic and can run in behind, but is equally as good at holding the ball up and bringing other players into play.”

He has played and scored in the Europa League so comes with good pedigree but is also young and keen to improve. We are looking forward to working with him."

Wayne Rooney and his new forward Tijani. (Photo Credit: Tijani/X)

Argyle Director of Football Neil Dewsnip also commented on the signing, stating:

"We are really pleased that we have managed to bring Muhamed to the club.

He was highly coveted, with several Europa League clubs keen to secure his signature, but Muhamed really bought into the project here at Argyle and was desperate to play for Wayne.

Muhamed Tijani was desperate to play for Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.

He brings a different profile to our forward line and still has so much potential for growth, which we are really excited about. It is great to get another signing done before pre-season begins and we are all looking forward to getting started."

Tijani rose through the youth ranks of Banik Ostrava in the Czech Republic before impressing during previous loan spells.