Nigerian-born left-back Tayo Adaramola has completed a permanent transfer to Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge, leaving Crystal Palace after a decade in the club's academy system. The 22-year-old has signed a contract running until 2030.

Adaramola arrives in Bruges with a working knowledge of Belgian football already in hand. He spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan at RWD Molenbeek, giving him a foundation to build on at his new club.

From Dublin to the Pro League

Born in Dublin to Yoruba Nigerian parents, Adaramola began his footballing education at St Kevin's Boys and St Mochta's in Ireland before Crystal Palace brought him into their academy in 2015. He has represented the Republic of Ireland at multiple youth levels and has earned one senior international cap for the same nation.

Adaramola eager to prove himself