'Never seen anything like it' - Tayo Adaramola opens up on Henrik Pedersen chat after Sheffield Wednesday move
Sheffield Wednesday wrapped up the loan signing of Crystal Palace wing-back Tayo Adaramola on Sunday.
New Sheffield Wednesday recruit Tayo Adaramola has described his first conversation with Owls boss Henrik Pedersen as his “favourite talk of all-time speaking to a manager”.
The left wing-back finalised a switch to Hillsborough from Crystal Palace on Sunday evening, becoming Wednesday’s fourth signing of the winter transfer window. He has joined the club on loan for the remainder of the season.
Owls boss Pedersen made no secret of his desire to strengthen in the left wing-back department after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Wrexham, meaning that particular area was highlighted as a priority department to strengthen ahead of the window closing at 7pm tonight (Monday).
Adaramola, 22, has joined Wednesday on the back of a loan spell at League One side Leyton Orient in the first half of this season. The Dublin-born wing-back made 19 appearances for the Londoners.
Having impressed in League One, the Palace ace will now get the opportunity to test his credentials in the Championship, and he has explained how delighted he is to get the move sorted ahead of the window closing.
“The move came around just a couple of days ago,” Adaramola told Wednesday’s YouTube channel. “I just got told that Sheffield Wednesday were needing a wing-back, and obviously I’m a wing-back.
Adaramola opens up on Pedersen conversation
“It came around quickly, and it all happened quite smoothly, so I’m really happy to be here.
“Me and the manager had a great talk and it was probably my favourite talk of all-time speaking to a manager. It was really unique, and I have never seen anything like it.
“I can’t wait to meet him, I can’t wait to have more conversations with him and learn more from him.”
Explaining how he has adapted to becoming a wing-back, he continued: “Growing up, I loved [being a] full-back, but since I have been in the first-team, I think wing-back suits me a lot more. I can do my stuff a lot more with not as many defensive duties, but I’ve still got to do it.
“Going forward is probably my main attribute, so I’d say wing-back I enjoy a lot more now these days.”