Exciting youngster Raphael Onyedika has signed a new contract at Danish club FC Midtjylland till 2026.
“It feels really good to sign a new contract,” said the midfielder, who was named Young Player of the Month in Denmark for October.
“I’m happy and proud of that, but most of all I’m grateful for the club and all that they have done for me in recent years.
“I would like to pay that back by helping the team in every match.
“It’s a great team to be a part of. There are many talented teammates and coaches and they have really contributed to my development this season. I’m sure it will continue.”
Onyedika, 20, said the focus now is to win trophies with his club, while also nursing the ambition to play in a top league.
“Of course I have ambitions to be as good as possible and play in a big league one day,” he said.
“But right now I just focus on being here and helping the team to victory.
“I hope to win titles here and that is the biggest goal this season.”
“We are incredibly happy that ‘Rapha’ has signed an extension,” remarked sports manager Svend Graversen..
“The level he has set for the season this season is creating great pride throughout the club. He has done even better than we had dared to hope for and he is just continuing to evolve battle by battle. It has been a pleasure to see.”
