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Tani Oluwaseyi Signs Five-Year Deal With Villarreal After Minnesota United Sale

The transfer elevates Canada's presence in Spain's top flight.

Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi (14) controls the ball as CF Montreal midfielder Ousman Jabang, left, defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Overview

  • Oluwaseyi’s move from Minnesota United was confirmed Aug. 29, with the 25-year-old forward committing to a five-year contract at Villarreal.
  • He logged 20 goals and 14 assists in 62 appearances for Minnesota following a 17-goal loan spell at San Antonio FC in 2023.
  • Minnesota chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad called it a historic transfer for the club, highlighting its pathway to top European stages.
  • The Nigerian-born Mississauga native joins compatriot Tajon Buchanan at Villarreal, as Buchanan recently made his loan permanent after a La Liga hat-trick, with Cyle Larin playing for Mallorca.
  • Oluwaseyi stays in Jesse Marsch’s Canada squad for September friendlies, while Villarreal enters the campaign on two league wins after a fifth-place finish that secured Champions League group-stage football.