JONATHAN AFOLABI COULD be about to leave Southampton after appearing as a trialist for Millwall this afternoon.
Afolabi was introduced as a 75th-minute substitute for the Championship club’s U23 side in a 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic.
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The Dublin-born striker has just returned from Russia, where he helped the Republic of Ireland U19s to book their spot at this summer’s European Championships.
Afolabi scored twice in a 5-0 win over Romania in the opening game of the elite qualifying stage. He captained Tom Mohan’s side and found the net again in the 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan.
Last summer, Afolabi was handed a one-year professional contract by Southampton, who he joined as a scholar in 2016. However, unlike compatriot Michael Obafemi, the 19-year-old has yet to make a first-team breakthrough with the Premier League outfit.
Afolabi has featured regularly this season for the Saints at U23 level. He has scored four times in his last five games, including a winning goal against their Manchester United counterparts in February.
As his current contract at St Mary’s nears its end, Afolabi now appears to be weighing up his options elsewhere.
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Southampton striker on trial at Championship club after helping Ireland reach U19 Euros
JONATHAN AFOLABI COULD be about to leave Southampton after appearing as a trialist for Millwall this afternoon.
Afolabi was introduced as a 75th-minute substitute for the Championship club’s U23 side in a 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic.
The Dublin-born striker has just returned from Russia, where he helped the Republic of Ireland U19s to book their spot at this summer’s European Championships.
Afolabi scored twice in a 5-0 win over Romania in the opening game of the elite qualifying stage. He captained Tom Mohan’s side and found the net again in the 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan.
Last summer, Afolabi was handed a one-year professional contract by Southampton, who he joined as a scholar in 2016. However, unlike compatriot Michael Obafemi, the 19-year-old has yet to make a first-team breakthrough with the Premier League outfit.
Afolabi has featured regularly this season for the Saints at U23 level. He has scored four times in his last five games, including a winning goal against their Manchester United counterparts in February.
As his current contract at St Mary’s nears its end, Afolabi now appears to be weighing up his options elsewhere.
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