Aberdeen have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Toyosi Olusanya on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old joins as a free agent after his deal with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo expired. Olusanya initially joined Aberdeen on loan in January, making eighteen appearances across all competitions and recording three goal involvements. His performances during the second half of the 2025-26 season convinced the club to secure his services permanently. He becomes Aberdeen's fifth summer signing, following the arrivals of Alexander Briedl, Lewis Mayo, Brad Lyons and Dan Happe.
Olusanya began his career in the AFC Wimbledon academy and has previously played for non-league clubs including Kingstonian, Walton Casuals, Fleet Town, Gosport Borough, Cheshunt and Billericay Town. He has also had spells at Middlesbrough, St Mirren, Arbroath and Doncaster Rovers. Born in London, the forward is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally. Speaking after finalising the move, Olusanya said: "I am buzzing to be back. From the moment I arrived in January, I felt welcomed by everyone at the Club. The staff, the players and the supporters all made me feel at home." He added: "Coming in during the middle of a season isn't always easy. I was still working my way back to full fitness and adapting to a new environment, but I felt I improved as the weeks went on and now I have the opportunity to start again with a full pre-season behind me."
Olusanya is expected to link up with the Aberdeen squad later this week as preparations for the 2026-27 campaign begin.
Toyosi Olusanya's permanent move to Aberdeen follows just three goal involvements in eighteen appearances on loan, a modest return for a striker expected to lead the line. His signing suggests the club values adaptation and integration over immediate output, banking on a full pre-season to unlock improvement. As a Nigerian-eligible forward, his journey from non-league football to a Premiership outfit adds a quiet but notable thread to Nigeria's growing presence in European leagues. However, his international future remains unconfirmed, with no call-up or statement from the Nigeria Football Federation mentioned.
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