We are pleased to confirm the transfer of exciting 19-year-old Irish forward Daniel Okwute, who joins from League of Ireland side Kerry FC for an undisclosed fee.
The promising young talent has impressed whilst being on trial with County for the last few weeks, after a prolific season in the Irish U19s league where he is the top scorer, with 17 goals in 16 games.
Lightning fast, direct and clinical in the box, Daniel has signed a contract until 2024 at Edgeley Park, with the option for an additional year.
First-Team Manager Dave Challinor said:
“Daniel is a project for us. He’s a highly rated young player from Ireland who came in and spent a week with us and showed some real good things and great belief in himself, despite being thrown in at the deep end with our squad.
“He’s a goalscorer, who, with the right guidance and development we feel can make a real impact. We will get him accustomed to full-time training and see what a development plan and games programme looks like over the coming months.”
Director of Football Simon Wilson said:
“Daniel is young pacey attacking player, who we think with the right development plan can be an exciting future talent for the club. Following a successful trial period with the first team at Carrington, in which he made a significant impression both on and off the pitch, we are delighted to welcome him in and start working together.”
