Nigerian football prodigy Richard Ajayi has taken a major step in his career by breaking into top-tier European football. The highly rated left-footed player, who turns 16 in December, has been invited to train with Bayern Munich’s first team after impressing with his versatility—capable of playing as a left-back, left-forward, and central midfielder. Ajayi has been turning heads with his performances and is widely seen as one to watch in the coming months.
A product of Badagry-based amateur side Stars-To-Be Football Club, Ajayi joined the Bundesliga giants three years ago and has since drawn praise and comparisons to former greats like David Alabi. Following news of his promotion, the young talent expressed excitement but remained grounded, noting that the real work starts now and he is committed to meeting the high expectations set by his coaches.