Atlético Ottawa has completed the signing of Canadian midfielder Junior Agyekum on a U-SPORTS Development Contract. 

Agyekum was a pivotal element of the Thomson Rivers WolfPack’s National Championship winning side in 2022, being named championship MVP and awarded a place on the All-Star team which played its part in catching Atleti’s eye.

“We are well aware of the season he has had,” said González. “He’s an important piece for his coach and an MVP who shows in every game that he has a competitive and a winning mentality which is what we look for in our squad and to improve our team.”

The 20-year-old is no stranger to competitive soccer either having come through the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy as well as featuring for Rivers FC in BC League One.

“My experience has helped develop me into a more mature player and has given me tools to my arsenal which I can hopefully use to my advantage,” said Agyekum. “I work extremely hard off the ball and am not afraid to put in a tackle. On the ball, I like to try and drive forward on the dribble or connect and combine with my teammates.

González added: “We are very happy to have Junior in the squad, a player that has really good defensive capacities,” said Carlos González, Head Coach, Atlético Ottawa. “At the same time, he has room for improvement but is going to be able to help us in the next period, gives us more depth in the squad and more options for the U21 minutes.”

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