TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Transfer<\/em><\/p>\n Minnesota United FC<\/a> have transferred forward Tani Oluwaseyi<\/a> to LaLiga side Villarreal, the club announced Friday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 25-year-old Canadian international departs for a club-record fee, reportedly between $8.5-9 million.<\/p>\n Oluwaseyi recorded a team-best 10g\/8a in 24 matches for Minnesota this season. All told, the MLS SuperDraft product scored 20 goals in 62 games for the Loons.<\/p>\n On the international scene, Oluwaseyi has two goals in 15 caps with Canada<\/a>. He’s in contention for a starting role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n “We are incredibly proud of Tani and what this move represents for him and for Minnesota United. This is a historic transfer for our club \u2013 one that firmly places us on the global stage,” said chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad.<\/p>\n “It shows that when players come to MNUFC, commit themselves, and perform, they will have the opportunity to move on to the biggest stages in world football.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n With Oluwaseyi’s exit, Minnesota’s top remaining striker is Kelvin Yeboah<\/a>. The Designated Player has 9g\/2a in 27 matches this season.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m eternally grateful for my time in Minnesota. To the entire club, I want to say thank you. From a 21-year-old kid in a new city with all the aspirations, to a 25-year-old man leaving now, the support has always been immense,” said Oluwaseyi.<\/p>\n “This team and this city will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can\u2019t thank you enough for making me feel at home. I\u2019ll always be a Loon for life.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You’re a Loon for life, @Oluwaseyi_9<\/a> \u23f0 pic.twitter.com\/KlITLRQjVH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) August 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n MNUFC are second in the Western Conference and looking to secure home-field advantage in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs (50 points).<\/p>\n After finishing fifth in Spain’s top division last year, Villarreal will compete in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Their squad includes former New England Revolution<\/a> winger Tajon Buchanan, a fellow Canadian international.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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