Kenyan youngster Damien Osborne Odera has signed his first professional contract with Switzerland top flight side FC Zurich.
Odera, who is a son to former Harambee Stars and Tusker FC midfielder Osborne Monday, has been with the club’s youth side since July 2024 with his new deal tying him at the club until 2030.
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Confirming the new developments, Zurich noted,” FC Zürich is pleased to announce that Damien Osborne Odera (born July 26, 2007) has signed his first professional contract, valid until 2030.
“The 18-year-old attacking all-rounder, who can play both as a winger and striker, joined the club’s U19 side in the summer of 2024 from German outfit FC Radolfzell (where he came through the ranks).”
Odera who can play for Germany too owing to her mother’s citizenship, has already made ten appearances for the club’s U21 side and has also participated in several training sessions with the senior squad.
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On signing his first professional contract, the player said, “I was warmly welcomed at FC Zürich and have already been able to develop a lot here. Despite receiving many other offers, I signed a five-year contract with FCZ because I’m convinced this is the right environment for me. I want to realize my dream here and, in the medium term, make the step up to the first team.”
Zurich U21 team plays in the country’s Promotion League (third tier) and are currently placed 9th on the log. The team has a game against Bruhl on Sunday 9th November but if the club decides to promote Odera to the first team this week then he will hope to feature against Luzern in the Swiss Super League on Saturday.
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