UD Las Palmas has announced the signing of Ghana international defender Nicholas Opoku for the next two seasons. The central defender joins the team on a free transfer from Turkish side Kasimpasa.
International career
Formed in Ghanaian football, Opoku made the leap to professional football in Berekum Chelsea before starting his European adventure in Club Africain. In the Tunisian team, he won the Tunisian Cup during the 2017-2018 season. His performance allowed him to jump to the Italian Serie A with Udinese, from where he later landed in Amiens SC, a team with which he played several seasons in French football.
What does this mean for UD Las Palmas?
The incorporation of Opoku strengthens the defense of UD Las Palmas, which is currently in fifth place in the Segunda División, with 73 points and 20 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses in 42 games. The yellow team also has 57 goals scored and 40 received, with a +17 difference.
What's next?
UD Las Palmas is 9 points behind the leaders of the Segunda División, Racing Santander. The season is in full swing and the fight for the title is still passionate. The incorporation of Opoku may be a stroke of luck for UD Las Palmas, which seeks to improve its position in the table and aspire to a promotion to Primera División.
UD Las Palmas highlights that Nicholas Opoku stands out for his physical strength, intensity in duels, speed in cuts and ability to start the game from the defensive line. The central defender joins UD Las Palmas with an international career that has taken him to conquer titles and play in some of the main European leagues.
