Ohoala’s Blaugrana era comes to an end on February 1 after the finishing touch of his signing for expansion club Bay FC of the NWSL until 2026 with an option for 2027.
The Super Falcon’s years at Barcelona were filled with success. She won a pair of European titles as well as Spanish league titles each of the past four seasons. Since joining the team in 2019, Oshoala proved herself as a goal-scorer and leaves the club today with 117 goals in 162 games to her name.
Oshoala made history by becoming the first African woman to win the Champions League with Barcelona in 2021. She is an established striker who has helped the team reach the top of Europe since her arrival in 2019.
The 29-year-old, who also played for Arsenal and Liverpool in the WSL, ended his contract this summer and opted for a new challenge with an ambitious squad led by Albertin Montoya, who had announced that a World Cup winner, No. 9 elegance joining the team.
Knowing it’s time for a career change and following in the footsteps of Manchester City’s Deyna Castellanos, Oshoala arrived in the Bay Area this week.
All eyes will be on this duo as they will be required to cause trouble from the beginning of the club’s first season of existence.
In a statement from the team, Bay FC general manager Lucy Rushton said, “She brings to the area a top-notch mentality combined with speed and technical skill that allow her to lead the line, while giving the players around her the freedom to be artistic and thrive in speed.
Following the confirmation of his transfer, Oshoala thanked his club and fans through a message on social media. “As I say goodbye to this team and the city that has been my home for more than five years, I am filled with combined emotions. “wrote the Nigerian foreigner.
“It has been an honour and an absolute privilege to wear the FC Barcelona shirt and to establish this prestigious club. “Oshoala, who joined the team in 2019, added: “Together we have won several trophies and those achievements are a testament to hard work. “, determination and I feel privileged to have been on this team. “
The six-time African player of the year concluded by thanking the club who have “given me more than I could have ever imagined and I will always be a proud representative of this incredible club.”
Oshoala joins a list of Super Falcons lately active in the National Women’s Soccer League, including Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash), Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville FC) and Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals FC).
Something that, according to Oshoala, was decisive in his decision.