Swedish top-flight side IF Elfsborg have completed the signing of Ghanaian youngster Rufai Mohammed on a long-term contract.
The 18-year-old has penned a deal with the yellow and black side until 2028. Rufai joins the club from Ghana Division Two League side, Inter Allies Football Club.
Prior to joining signing for the club, the centre-back trialled with them during the spring, training with the junior teams where he impressed.
Ghanaian youngster Rufai Mohammed has joined Swedish Allsvenskan side IF Elfsborg.
— Lawrence Baidoo (@kweku_lawrence) April 2, 2024
The 18-year-old joins the club until 2028 from Division Two League side, Inter Allies FC. pic.twitter.com/lDRZmHH7Q8
A statement from the club said: "IF Elfsborg are delighted to welcome Ghanaian centre-back Rufai Mohammed, who joins from Inter Allies FC. Rufai has signed a contract through the 2028 season."
Rufai expressed his delight about completing the move which serves as the next step in his career.
"I am very happy to be here. The people I have met in and around the team are amazing and very helpful," said the youngster.
"I am tall, strong and like to take a place in the back line. I always work hard because I demand a lot from myself and constantly want to develop and get better.
"I look positively at the future and look forward to the chance to fight and contribute good things for the team and the association. I just want to get started for real now."
Rufai will join the Ghanaian contingent of Terry Yegbe and Michael Baidoo at the club.
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