Ex-Nigeria Flying Eagles striker Muhammad Tijani has revealed how Wayne Rooney influenced his decision to join EFL Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
Tijani completed a season-long loan from Czech Republic side Slavia Prague to Rooney-led Plymouth on Tuesday, as the club’s summer business continues to take shape.
The 24-year-old striker, however, said a shocking phone conversation with Rooney influenced his decision to join the Championship outfit.
“Actually, he [Wayne Rooney] did [call me],” Tijani told OJB Sports. “He is a football legend not only in England but in the whole world.
“I think it is a good move for me, that’s why I took the deal. He really influenced the move, because when he called I was like ‘Wow! Look who is calling, it’s Wayne Rooney.’ I was shocked. I had to ask my agent, ‘Are you sure it’s him?’ He said, ‘Yes, it’s him, of course, just take the call,’ and then we spoke, and it was very good.”
Tijani scored four goals in 19 appearances across all competitions for Slavia Prague in the 2023/24 season. The lanky forward has one goal in four appearances for the Flying Eagles following his debut on May 24, 2019.
Tijani completed a season-long loan from Czech Republic side Slavia Prague to Rooney-led Plymouth on Tuesday, as the club’s summer business continues to take shape.
The 24-year-old striker, however, said a shocking phone conversation with Rooney influenced his decision to join the Championship outfit.
“Actually, he [Wayne Rooney] did [call me],” Tijani told OJB Sports. “He is a football legend not only in England but in the whole world.
“I think it is a good move for me, that’s why I took the deal. He really influenced the move, because when he called I was like ‘Wow! Look who is calling, it’s Wayne Rooney.’ I was shocked. I had to ask my agent, ‘Are you sure it’s him?’ He said, ‘Yes, it’s him, of course, just take the call,’ and then we spoke, and it was very good.”
Tijani scored four goals in 19 appearances across all competitions for Slavia Prague in the 2023/24 season. The lanky forward has one goal in four appearances for the Flying Eagles following his debut on May 24, 2019.
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