Transfer: Cercle Brugge sign Nigerian-born defender from Crystal Palace

Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian-born defender Tayo Adaramola from Crystal Palace.

The 22-year-old left-back has signed a contract with the Belgian club until 2030.

Adaramola previously featured in Belgian football, spending the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan at RWD Molenbeek.

Born in Dublin to Yoruba Nigerian parents, he developed through the youth ranks of St Kevin’s Boys and St Mochta’s before joining Crystal Palace’s academy in 2015.

He has represented the Republic of Ireland at various youth levels and has one senior international appearance.