Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala, who joined Barcelona from China’s Dalian Quanjian in 2019 and won 14 major trophies with the Catalan Giants, has opened up about her unexpected move to Bay FC in the United States.

The 29-year-old Nigerian international has signed with the San Francisco Bay Area club until 2026, with an option to extend her stay through the 2027 season. This move comes as a surprise, given her illustrious career with Barcelona, where she earned six African Player of the Year titles, four Liga F championships, two UEFA Women’s Champions Leagues, and three Copas de la Reina.

In an interview with FIFA.com, Oshoala explained her decision to leave Barcelona: “I was very comfortable at Barcelona, but I wanted to experience being at the start of something new. As soon as I heard about the project at Bay FC, I was very excited. I love what I do, and I make decisions based on what makes me happy. It’s been pretty amazing here so far.”

Oshoala, who also played in England’s Women’s Super League with Liverpool and Arsenal, now embarks on a new chapter of her career with Bay FC.

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