Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol have confirmed the signing of Ademola Ola‑Adebomi, the 21 year old centre‑forward formerly of Crystal Palace, marking the end of a 13‑year association with the Premier League club.
Ola‑Adebomi, who joined Crystal Palace as an eight year old, never featured in the senior side, though he was included in the matchday squad on four occasions including three Premier League fixture. The striker starred at youth level, recording 24 goals and two assists in 38 appearances for the U21s, and earned the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award in November 2023.
During his development, he also spent time on loan at Burton Albion in League One and at SN Beveren in Belgium’s Challenger Pro League, before being invited to train with Nigeria’s Flying Eagles ahead of the 2023 U‑20 Africa Cup of Nations squad selection.
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WSG Tirol described the move as a long‑term one, expressing confidence that the towering forward would make an immediate impact in Austria, both in front of goal and as he continues his growth.
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We welcome this transfer as a defining moment for Ademola Ola‑Adebomi. After spending 13 formative years at Crystal Palace, this move to WSG Tirol brings the promise of regular first‑team football an essential platform for his continued development.
We acknowledge the challenge of transitioning from youth and reserve football to a senior team environment. Yet Ola‑Adebomi’s track record especially his tally in Premier League 2 demonstrates both talent and readiness for this next step.
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We believe WSG Tirol offers the ideal setting for a breakthrough. The Austrian Bundesliga is competitive, yet not overwhelming, giving him the space to adapt and flourish. Consistent minutes could rapidly accelerate his growth and position him for future national selection.
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We anticipate that with his physical presence and finishing ability, Ola‑Adebomi can contribute goals soon. His prior loan experiences in England and Belgium should help him adapt quickly to Austrian football and life in a new country.
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We remain confident that this long‑term move is a strategic launchpad for Ola‑Adebomi’s ambitions. A successful spell in Austria could reignite interest from larger leagues and strengthen his claim to a regular role in Nigeria’s youth and possibly senior national sides. This feels like the turning point his career has needed.
Did You Know?
Ola‑Adebomi joined Crystal Palace academy at just eight years old and signed his first professional contract in 2022.
In the 2022‑23 season, he scored the winning goal for Palace U21s in the Premier League International Cup against Hertha Berlin.
He boasted a double‑digit goal tally: 16 goals in 31 matches at U18 level, and two more in the FA Youth Cup.
Prior to WSG Tirol’s announcement, Ola‑Adebomi had trained with Nigeria’s U20 side but narrowly missed the final squad for the 2023 AFCON tournament.
He earned a loan stint at Burton Albion and another at Beveren, gaining valuable senior experience across England and Belgium.