The young Nigerian winger Shola Shoretire made headlines in the last 24 hours with a dramatic transfer to the Dutch club PEC Zwolle, finalized just 54 seconds before the transfer window closed. At 21 years old, Shoretire leaves PAOK, where he scored 4 goals in 28 appearances last season, to seize a new opportunity in the Eredivisie and revive his career.
This swift transfer was made possible despite a major technical issue with the transfer registration platform, causing panic among PEC Zwolle officials. The loan deal confirms the Dutch club’s desire to strengthen their squad with a promising African talent who was no longer in coach Razvan Lucescu’s plans at PAOK.
Of Nigerian origin, Shoretire now has a chance to relaunch himself in a competition known for its support of young players and technical development. Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle sees him as a raw diamond capable of bringing speed and creativity on the wing, hoping his quick integration will boost team performances.
This transfer is one of the most notable stories in African football today, illustrating the mobility of young talents from the continent in the European market and their growing impact in major leagues. PEC Zwolle is counting on this new signing to meet its seasonal goals and align with the trend of clubs trusting emerging African players.