KRC Genk, Belgian outfit has officially announced the capture of former Nigeria U-20 winger, Yira Sor from Slavia Prague earlier today after making the transfer from Slavia Prague.
Genk have reportedly been hot on the trail of the forward since last season, but a deal could not materialize due to disparity in talks with both club as the deal fell through last summer.
Although the transfer fee was undisclosed, but Belgian publication Nieuwsblad reports that the fee is somewhere between €6-7 million.
The club announced his signature in an official statement released on the club’s website which read; “KRC Genk today signed an agreement with Yira Sor until 2027 and thus takes over from Slavia Prague.”
“The 22-year-old Nigerian can handle all offensive positions and he also proved that at European level. In the 21-22 season, he scored 6 goals in 6 European games, including a goal against Feyenoord in the Conference League quarter finals.”
“The combination of his speed and technique makes him a scourge for any defense and his dynamic style of play gives our squad even more attacking options.”
“The sensation of the Conference League will start from now on with an individual training program and then, when the squad returns from the current break, join the squad of Wouter Vrancken with the number 14 on their back.”
Welcome Yira and good luck at KRC Genk!
The speedy winger joins fellow countryman in Paul Onachu who is the leading goal scorer for Genk, a connection that will undoubtedly ease his transition to life at his new club.
