Dele‑Bashiru to Join Greek Club Aris FC

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Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele‑Bashiru is poised to finalize a permanent transfer to Greek Super League club Aris FC.

Greek outlet ATHLOS reports that Aris has reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship side Watford for the 26‑year‑old.

The deal is said to be worth €1.5 million, potentially rising to €2 million with performance‑related bonuses.

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Dele‑Bashiru is expected to arrive in Thessaloniki on Thursday to complete the move and sign a three‑year contract with the Yellow‑Blacks.

The attacking midfielder spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Gençlerbirliği, where he made 30 appearances in all competitions and recorded one assist.

He joined Watford from Premier League giants Manchester City in 2019 and went on to make 81 appearances in all competitions for the Hornets, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.

The former Flying Eagles star will now look to start a new chapter with Aris as the Greek club bolsters its squad ahead of the new season.

By Adeboye Amosu