Ross County sign Kazeem Olaigbe on season-long loan – Sporting Life

Ross County have signed  Nigeria born Belgian junior international Kazeem Olaigbe on a season-long loan from Southampton.

The 19-year-old, who began his career with Anderlecht before joining Saints in 2019, .ed for Belgium at this summer’s European Under-19 Championship.He also impressed with Saints’ under-23s side, w. he netted 12 goals in 23 appearances last term.

Olaigbe is the fourth .er to move to County from Southampton over the past year.

“Kazeem is a really exciting young talent that we have been aware of for some time,” manager Malky Mackay told the County website. “His performances in Premier League 2 saw him nominated for the league’s Player of the Season.

“He is also a Belgian youth international with Euro finals experience, who takes the next stage of his development in the Scottish Premiership.

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“I would also like to thank Southampton FC for continuing to trust Ross County as a positive place for developing talent.”

Olaigbe has joined up with the County squad at their pre-season training camp near Verona as they gear up for their Premier Sports Cup opener away to Buckie Thistle 30th July.