Golden Eaglets’ defensive midfielder Samson Tijani has reportedly penned a 5-year contract with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.

Aged 18, Tijani will discover a foreign league for the first time in his young career. As he left Nigerian side Collins Edwin Sports Club where he was playing.

Erling Haaland’s former club announced his arrival earlier on Thursday after signing protocols.

“Official: Samson Okikiola Tijani, a top talent comes from Nigeria! The 18-year-old defensive midfielder signs a contract until May 31, 2025.” Austrian Bundesliga side wrote on Twitter.

OFFIZIELL: Mit Samson Okikiola #Tijani kommt ein Toptalent aus Nigeria! Der 18-jährige defensive Mittelfeldspieler unterschreibt einen Vertrag bis 31. Mai 2025. #WirSindZukunft pic.twitter.com/Cx2C0i1II1

— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) July 16, 2020

In addition, Tijani scored twice in 10 appearances with Nigeria Golden Eaglets.