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The Manchester United wonderkid has joined William Troost-Ekong in Greece after the expiration of his contract with the Red Devils.
Manchester United's highly-rated teenage prodigy Shola Shoretire has completed a surprise move to Greek champions PAOK after he was unveiled by the club.
The 20-year-old forward, who was one of the brightest prospects in the Red Devils' academy, has joined the Greek giants on a free transfer after his contract at Old Trafford expired.
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Troost-Ekong’s PAOK assures fans of Shoretire
Despite interest from clubs in England, Spain, MLS and Saudi Arabia, Shoretire has now decided to continue his career in Greece, where he will link up with fellow Nigerian William Troost-Ekong.
And in an exciting update for his former fans at Manchester United, the club has taken to social media to assure that they will look after their former wonderkid.
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'We'll take care of him guys! No worries!' the Greek champions confidently declared on X.com, formerly Twitter.
Shoretire, who is still eligible to represent both England and Nigeria at international level, has been highly regarded within the Manchester United youth setup, winning the Premier League 2 Goal of the Season award last term for his stunning strike against Chelsea.
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The move to PAOK will provide the forward with a new platform to showcase his skills and continue his development, with the Greek club having earned a place in the second round of the Champions League qualifying playoffs.
Shoretire will wear the number 47 shirt for PAOK as he looks to establish himself in the first team, where he will play alongside compatriot Troost-Ekong.
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The Super Eagles defender has been a key figure for PAOK and recently scored a crucial goal in their UEFA Champions League qualifying clash against Bosnian side Borac Banja Luka, helping them secure a 3-2 first-leg victory.
Troost-Ekong and his PAOK team-mates are currently in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the second leg of that crucial European tie, as they bid to reach the next round of the prestigious competition.
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For Shoretire, this move to Greece represents an exciting new chapter in his fledgling career, as he looks to make his mark on the European stage with the ambitious PAOK outfit.
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