Striker Daryl Dike of Major League Soccer (MLS) side Orlando City has joined English Championship side Barnsley on a short-term loan deal.
According to the MLS side, the deal has a clause that can make Orlando City recall the striker, who was also linked with a move to Belgian champions Club Brugge.
The 20-year-old Nigerian, who is a younger brother of former Super Eagles striker Bright Dike, shone brightly for Orlando City in 2020, when he scored eight goals in the league last year.
“Daryl had a tremendous rookie season with us here in Orlando, one that helped lead our club to the postseason and, on a personal level, be rewarded with multiple call-ups to the U.S. Men’s National Team,” Orlando EVP of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi said.
“We believe this opportunity with Barnsley will present another step in his career, to not only develop in a new footballing environment, but to challenge himself in a new country and we’re excited for him to bring those learnings back to us here in Orlando.”
Barnsley currently sit 12th in the Championship, eight points behind sixth place, which would earn a place in the promotion playoffs.
