Major League Soccer (MLS) team Real Salt Lake have celebrated the signing of striker Victor Olatunji.
Olatunji, 25, has joined RSL from Czech club Sparta Praha.
He has signed a contract until 2028 with option for 2029.
“We are excited to welcome Victor to Utah, another move we’ve been working on for some time,” said RSL Chief Soccer Officer Kurt Schmid.
“Victor’s speed, strength and intelligence in the box should allow him to fit into our attack.”
The player himself expressed excitement with his transfer.
“I very much look forward to playing in Utah and in America,” said Olatunji, who will wear Claret-and-Cobalt jersey No. 17. “I have seen and heard good things about Real Salt Lake, the whole setup, and this inspires me to be here today.
“I am excited to meet the fans, they are very important to every club and ours can now expect me to play my hardest, bring hard work and desire to the game, and I also hope to help my team with goals and assists and whatever is asked of me.”
The 6-foot-4 striker becomes the third Nigerian-born player to call Utah his Major League Soccer home, joining current striker William Agada – who has scored three goals in 16 games since arriving via trade in April from Sporting Kansas City – and former midfielder Sunday ‘Sunny’ Stephen, who played 64 games for RSL from the 2016-18 seasons.
Current RSL Ccaptain Emeka Eneli – who has played 91 games in three seasons since his rookie 2023 year – is also of Nigerian heritage.
