Fulham sign Super Eagles and ex-Rangers defender Calvin Bassey

Ayomikun Elemikan Sports 28/07/2023

Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has joined Fulham FC from Ajax Amsterdam.

Fulham made the announcement of the four-year deal via a statement on Friday.

Calvin Bassey joins Fulham from Ajax (Image: Channels Television)

Bassey, who was with Rangers before he moved to the Netherlands, will wear jersey number three. He left Rangers in 2022 for €23 million — a club record for the Scottish team.

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The contract also gives the option of a 12-month extension for the 23-year-old centre-back.

“The Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Calvin Bassey from Ajax for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance, which is expected to be received during the early part of next week,” the statement reads.

“The 23-year-old defender has agreed a contract until the summer of 2027, with a club option to extend by a further 12 months.”

New Fulham recruit Calvin Bassey has made 10 appearances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria (Image: Goal.com)

Despite being eligible to represent England or Italy, Bassey chose Nigeria due to his parental heritage.

He made his international bow in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup qualification play-off between Nigeria and Ghana. He has been capped 10 times for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.