Ghanaian-born Italian attacker Brian Oddei has joined Croatian club NK Rudes on loan till the end of the season Footballghana.com can report.
Coach Davor Mladina got a young player with great experience who has played in the Italian top flight. Brian Oddei completed his training in Sassuolo before flying to the western part of Zagreb
Through the youth teams, Oddei made it to Serie A and made his debut for the first team in January 2021 in the clash against Juventus.
"We are extremely proud of this job, because with the arrival of Serie A players we have proved that we are 'Totally different from others'. You know, it's not a small thing to bring in a player of such renown, who has grown up in such a football environment for years. And by bringing him, I believe we show all the seriousness and desire for even greater affirmation of the club, and in order to welcome the unfolding of the championship as ready as possible and confirm entry into the strongest class of Croatian football. I would like to thank everyone who participated in this transfer," said Rudeš's director Stipe Čondrić.
"I am happy with this kind of outcome, because besides Oddei being a great footballer, it is also a young player, and that is our philosophy. Namely, we focused on bringing in prospective players, who have room for development. And when a Serie A player comes to you, then you have to be extra happy. In addition, we have agreed cooperation with Sassuolo, which will bring only good to the club, added sports director Silvio Marić.