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Samu Omorodion stole the spotlight during FC Porto’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United in their Europa League clash on Thursday, scoring a brace that secured a point for the Portuguese side.
Background
- Loan Season: Omorodion spent last season on loan from Atletico Madrid to Alaves, where he made 34 appearances in La Liga, scoring 8 goals.
- Transfer Rumors: He gained significant attention during the 2024 summer transfer window, being linked to several top European clubs, including Chelsea. Although a deal with Chelsea was on the verge of completion, it ultimately collapsed, leading him to sign with FC Porto for €15 million on a five-year contract.
Seven Things to Know About Samu Omorodion
- Place of Birth: Samu was born in Melilla, Spain, to Nigerian parents and later moved to Seville as a child.
- Club Debut: He made his senior debut for Recreativo Granada in March 2022 against Marchamalo. Despite a 2-1 loss, he marked his first senior goal seven months later, equalizing for his team in a 1-1 match against El Ejido.
- Top Scorer for Alaves: Last season, he was the top scorer for Alaves in La Liga, netting 8 goals, and contributing a total of 9 goals in the league after scoring while on loan at Granada.
- Current Release Clause: Omorodion has a substantial release clause of €100 million, making it a significant investment for any club looking to acquire him.
- Club Career Goals: Over his career, he has played for Recreativo Granada, Granada, Atletico Madrid, Alaves, and currently Porto, accumulating 34 goals in 78 appearances.
- Goals for Porto This Season: In the ongoing season, he has made a strong start, scoring 4 goals in 4 league games, bringing his total to 7 goals in 6 matches across all competitions.
- National Team Eligibility: Omorodion is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Spain. He has played for Spain at the youth level and was part of the Spanish national team that won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics, defeating host nation France 5-3 in the final.
Omorodion is certainly emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in football today