Tijani sets 20-goal target at Plymouth

New Plymouth Argyle striker Muhamed Tijani says he is looking forward to scoring as many as 20 goals for the club next season after completing a loan move to the Championship side, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Currently coached by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, Plymouth signed the Nigerian forward from Slavia Prague on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Slavia will receive a fee and a significant percentage of any future transfer fee for Tijani, should the transfer be permanent.

In an interview released via OJB Sports, the striker expressed his desire to hit the ground running at his new club.

“I’m not under pressure because I am willing to play and deliver for them and for myself as well. They should just get ready for goals. My target is to score like 20+ goals,” Tijani said.

“People say I play like Drogba; sometimes they say I play like Ibrahimovic because of my height and strength as well.”

Tijani’s career began in Nigeria with 36 Lion FC in Lagos, Nigeria, before moving to Czech club Baník Ostrava in 2018. He has had several loan spells at Třinec, Karviná, and Táborsko. Tijani joined Slavia Prague in June 2023, on a contract until 2028.

His debut in the Czech First League came with Baník Ostrava, where he also scored his first league goal. Now, he looks forward to a new chapter in his career under the guidance of one of football’s legends, Wayne Rooney.

Plymouth Argyle narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing just one point above the drop zone. The club has since appointed former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney as their new manager.

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