Paris Saint-Germain Ladies have announced the signing of Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini from Italian side, Juventus Ladies.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year-deal that will keep at the club until at least 2027.
“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Joe Echegini to its women’s team. The Nigerian International striker has signed with the Parisan club until June 2027”, read a statement on the club website.
Echegini expressed joy over ber transfer and is looking forward to winning titles in the French capital.
“I am experiencing a great moment in my career today. Signing for Paris Saint-Germain is a huge source of pride,” she said.
“I am very proud to join a club that is recognised around the world for its ambition and excellence. I can’t wait to get started and I can’t wait to give the best of myself to try to win, with my teammates and for the supporters, as many trophies as possible.”
Le Paris Saint-Germain se réjouit d’annoncer l’arrivée de Joe Echegini au sein de son équipe féminine.
L’attaquante internationale nigériane s’est engagée avec le club parisien jusqu’en juin 2027. 🔴🔵https://t.co/Sx9ZCb1q76#WelcomeJoe
— PSG Féminines (@PSG_Feminines) July 10, 2024
Echegini spent six months at Juventus where she scored 10 goals and provided one assist in 16 games.
She has played 10 games for Nigeria’s Super Falcons and is also part of the team currently camping in Seville, Spain ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Echegini was born in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents and spent her youth career at SCE Nijmegen, Charlton Athletic, Millwall and Arsenal, before joining Juventus.
