Tayo Adaramola reveals his biggest strengths and makes Sheffield Wednesday promise after S6 move
Tayo Adaramola will add some much-needed competition down Sheffield Wednesday’s left flank after arriving from Crystal Palace.
Left wing-back Tayo Adaramola has vowed to try and get Sheffield Wednesday supporters “off their seats” following his arrival at Hillsborough from Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old became Wednesday’s fourth signing of the winter transfer window after joining the club on loan for the remainder of the season on Sunday to provide some much-needed competition down their left flank.
Following Harry Amass’ return to Manchester United and Yisa Alao’s move to Chelsea, Wednesday were left with Reece Johnson as their only left-sided player, meaning they were forced to prioritise strengthening that department ahead of the 7pm transfer deadline on Monday evening.
Fortunately, Wednesday found a solution with plenty of time left, landing Adaramola, who had spent the first half of the campaign on loan at League One side Leyton Orient. The Dublin-born defender made 19 appearances for the Londoners.
In contention to make his Owls debut when they face Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park tonight (Tuesday), the Palace academy graduate has opened up on what he believes he will add to Henrik Pedersen’s squad, insisting pace and power are two of his biggest strengths.
Adaramola opens up on his main strengths after Owls move
"I'm a left-back/left wing-back or a winger if I'm really, really feeling myself,” Adaramola told BBC Radio Sheffield. "I think I'm a direct wing-back; I like to get forward, I like to put in crosses and I like to make things happen. I don't stop running!
"I like to dribble and I'm powerful. I'll probably be the fastest player they will see at Sheffield Wednesday. I can give them a lot to get them off their seats and to be excited about.
"I am a determined type of player; I won't give up no matter what's going on or how the game's going. You will always see me giving 100 per cent which I think is the best attribute you can have as an athlete."
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After sealing the signing of Adaramola on Sunday evening, the Owls confirmed two more arrivals on deadline day, drafting in Joel Ndala on loan from Manchester City before confirming the addition of midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.
The latter has joined the Owls on a permanent deal, signing a contract until the end of the season, after his contract at Luton Town was terminated.