Former Super Eagles Defender, Taye Taiwo joins Swiss Club

Former Nigeria international, Taye Taiwo, has completed a transfer to FC Lausanne-Sport of Switzerland.

Taiwo, 31, joined the Swiss club from Finland’s HJK Helsinki where he left as a free agent.

FC Lausanne-Sport issued a statement on Monday confirming the deal.
“FC Lausanne-Sport is proud to announce the arrival of a defensive reinforcement of weight in the person of Taye Taiwo, who did his medical today.

“The powerful 31-year-old defender will reinforce the team and will be in the team until the end of the season 2016/2017, coming from HJK Helsinki.

“At home at the left-hand side, he (Taye Taiwo) will bring all his experience and athletic qualities to this young team and could be available to his coach on Sunday 5 February for the game against FC Lucerne.

“The club is pleased with the arrival of Taye Taiwo and welcomes him to FC Lausanne-Sport.” The statement concluded.