PSG sign Rasheedat Ajibade from Atletico Madrid

French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade.

PSG announced Ajibade’s signing via a statement on Tuesday.

The club said Ajibade’s contract will run until June 30, 2027.

“Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the arrival of Nigerian footballer Rasheedat Ajibade, who has committed to the Club until June 30, 2027,” PSG stated.

Born on December 8, 1999, in Lagos, Ajibade began her career at the age of 13 with FC Robo Queens in the Nigerian league.

She emerged early on as a prodigy in African women’s football, notably receiving the title of NFF Young Player of the Year in 2018.

Prior to joining PSG, Ajibade played for Atletico de Madrid in La Liga F, a club she joined in 2021 after her time in Norway with Avaldsnes IL (2019–21).

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In the 2024–25 season, she made 25 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists.

Captain of the Nigerian Super Falcons, Ajibade led her team to the continental title at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and in 2024.

Ajibade played in the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as an undisputed starter. With more than 30 caps already, she is now a central figure in Nigerian football.

Speaking on her move to PSG, Ajibade said: “I am deeply honored to join Paris Saint-Germain, a leading club in Europe. This is a major milestone for me.

“I am committed to giving everything I have to help PSG win trophies and inspire young female footballers, both in Nigeria and beyond.”

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