After completing a transfer from Norwich City to Nottingham Forest on deadline day, Andrew Omobamidele was itching to return to the Premier League.
The 21-year-old, who left Carrow Road late last month in a move that may potentially fetch up to £20 million, is presently abroad with former teammates Shane Duffy and Adam Idah for their Republic of Ireland international duty.
Omobamidele has not yet played for the aspirational Reds, who want to improve on their top flight survival from the previous year.
The defender’s most recent attempt to compete in the Premier League with the Canaries, under Daniel Farke and subsequently Dean Smith, was hindered by a recurring lower back issue, but the taste of the big time was too tempting to pass up.
“I feel that this was the ideal moment to try myself in the Premier League and earn my ranks here. I moved to Norwich when I was 16 years old, and I climbed through the ranks there. No better moment, he declared. “I have been keen to return to the Premier League ever since I played, I believe, eight or nine games earlier (for Norwich). The world’s greatest league is this one.
“I was thrilled to get this chance. All in all, what drew me in was the club’s magnitude and level of ambition. The location of the club remains appealing even now.
“I am aware of the atmosphere at City Ground.” When I get the chance to perform in front of them, I can’t wait.
In order to secure a top flight return, Omobamidele had to make a last-minute run from Norwich’s squad base before the Championship loss at Rotherham. The Reds’ first inquiries at the beginning of deadline day were turned down because they fell far short of City’s value.
To put it mildly, it was a blur. In his first interview with the Forest Club, he stated, “On deadline day, things can move fast.” “The club’s size and history. I simply feel so fortunate to be here.
“I consider myself to be a contemporary center back.” Extremely active,
mobility, I think I am strong in my areas, defensively, and I like both initiating and, hopefully, putting an end to attacks.
