Watch: Villarreal’s comedic signing announcement for Abuja-born player resurfaces
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**The Laughter Never Stops: Villarreal's Hilarious Announcement for Nigerian-Born Star**
Football fans, get ready to laugh out loud as a viral video of Villarreal CF's signing announcement for Tani Oluwaseyi resurfaces. The 25-year-old striker, born in Abuja, Nigeria, joined the Spanish La Liga club from Minnesota United in August 2025 in a deal reportedly worth €8 million. His signing marked a significant milestone for the MLS side, with Oluwaseyi becoming the club's record transfer fee earner.
The announcement itself was pure comedy gold. The stadium announcer struggled to pronounce Oluwaseyi's full name, Tanitoluwa Oluwatimilehin Oluwaseyi, before calling for a "run it back" to retry. But the best part? Oluwaseyi himself stepped in to deliver the correct pronunciation, all set against the iconic yellow backdrop of Estadio de la Cerámica.
The video has gone viral once again, with fans praising Villarreal's creative and light-hearted approach to introducing their new player. "Run it back is how Villarreal announced the signing of their new player Tanitoluwa Oluwatimilehin Oluwaseyi back in September", tweeted Transfer News Live.
So, what's the big deal about Oluwaseyi's eligibility to play for Nigeria? Born in Abuja, the striker initially had the option to represent both Nigeria and Canada at the international level. However, after featuring in the 2024 Copa América for Canada, he became cap-tied to the Canadian national team, meaning he is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles. Despite this, his Nigerian roots and his achievements on the pitch make him a star to watch in the football world.
Oluwaseyi has already made an impact at Villarreal, scoring his first La Liga goal in a 1-0 victory over Sevilla on September 23, 2025. With a five-year contract running through June 2030, fans are eagerly waiting to see what more this Nigerian-born star has in store for the Spanish club and the football world.