Akin Odimayo Joins Newport County Squad

Player: Akin Odimayo
Position: Defender
Age: 25
Previous Clubs: Reading, Swindon Town, Northampton Town
League Appearances: Over 150 combined
Next Match: Against Harrogate Town

Bassyonni

ago 14 hours

Newport County has announced the signing of defender Akin Odimayo on a short-term contract. The 25-year-old centre-back joins the team with substantial professional experience.

Akin Odimayo’s Career Background

Akin Odimayo started his football journey within the Reading youth academy. He turned professional in July 2018 and debuted in an EFL Cup match.

In August 2020, he joined Swindon Town, where he made over 60 league appearances. Odimayo then moved to Northampton Town in July 2022, featuring in nearly 90 matches across three seasons.

Odimayo’s Comments on Joining Newport County

Following his transfer, Akin expressed enthusiasm about joining Newport County. He noted the warm welcome from teammates and praised the coaching staff for their support.

Additionally, he trained with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to maintain peak condition prior to his signing. He stated his eagerness to contribute to the club’s progression.