AC Milan to Park Hall - TNS confirm deal for exciting winger
The Saints boss briefly worked with his new recruit previously
Winger Jesurun Uchegbulam has been hailed an “exceptional” and “exciting” talent after being snapped up by The New Saints.
The Nigerian attacker, 25, was a product of the famed AC Milan academy before moving to England as a teenager.
He settled in Manchester before fine form for a series of non-league clubs, latterly Matlock Town, earned a professional deal.
TNS boss Craig Harrison worked on a deal for Uchegbulam previously while in charge at Connah’s Quay, but the winger instead signed a professional deal with Chesterfield in 2022 and has since played for Rochdale and Oldham, where he helped the latter to Football League promotion.
Harrison said: “I first spotted him when he was around 18 or 19 during my time at Connah's Quay, and even managed to get him in for a friendly, where he was exceptional.
“He brings directness, power and pace, and the ability to play across a number of attacking positions.”
Chairman Mike Harris added: “This is a really exciting signing for the club. Jesurun has shown throughout his career that he has the quality and the character to perform at the highest level.”
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