I want the best - Super Falcons superstar Jennifer Echegini opens up on Juventus move

Nigeria Super Falcons forward Jennifer Onyi Echegini has explained her recent transfer to Italian giants Juventus Women.

Echegini became the latest Nigerian to switch to Italy after her move to the Serie A Femminile side was completed on Thursday evening. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that the 22-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year contract that will see her stay in Turin until the summer of 2026. 

The Old Ladies took to social media to confirm the signing of the talented forward, who has joined the club from Florida State soccer side, Seminoles. 

“Juventus is delighted to announce the signing of Jennifer "Joe" Echegini, the latest addition to Joe Montemurro's Juventus Women's team,” the club stated in a statement. 

Echegini established herself as one of the best players in her collegiate, signing off with an award-winning campaign and a spot in Nigeria’s Super Falcons side to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFAWWC.

Following the completion of the deal and her unveiling, the Super Falcons forward has now explained the rationale behind the move.

Speaking in her first interview with the club, Echegini says she wants the best and has come to win everything in a location she likes. 

“I like the competitiveness of the league itself,” Echegini stated in a video posted by Juventus Women on their X.com account. 

“The team itself, they win practically everything. I like Joe as a coach, i like the location, how things are run here (in Turin) - it is a place where i can push myself, win things, I want to go to the best - a place that can help me be the best.”

She added that the Juventus Women is a place where she can improve, become a better person, and play her part.

Echegini, who netted 16 goals last year for her Florida team, will now look to take her game to the next level by starring for the Italian giants.