Yakubu signs for Coventry City until end of the season pending international clearance
YAKUBU has signed for Coventry until the end of the season.
The Nigerian, 34, joins the League One side pending international clearance.
Cult-hero Yakubu has signed for Coventry until the end of the seasonPA:Press Association
Sky Blues boss Russell Slade said: “We’re pleased to have secured the signing of Yakubu, who brings vast experience and a terrific goal record.
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“His professional career speaks for itself, having scored consistently at the highest level of English football, and will act as a superb role model for the younger players.
“He is astute on the ball, has clear quality and presence, and we’ll continue to work on his match fitness as we prepare for the final 16 games of this season.”
Cult hero Yakubu enjoyed spells at several Premier League clubs including EvertonTimes Newspapers LtdThe former Blackburn striker has been out of contract since ending his spell at Turkish side Kayserispor last summerEMPICS Sport
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Yakubu enjoyed spells at Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester, Blackburn and Reading during his career.
The striker scored 170 career goals – 130 of which came in England – in over 400 professional appearances.
He has been out of contract since ending his spell with Turkish side Kayserispor last summer.
Yakubu will play in the No22 shirt for Coventry.
Russell Slade admits Coventry must first work on Yakubu’s match fitnessPA:Press Association
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