Minnesota United Completes Club-Record Transfer of Tani Oluwaseyi to Villarreal

Minnesota United has transferred Canadian international forward Tani Oluwaseyi to Villarreal CF in Spain's La Liga for a club-record fee, reported to be between $7.5 million and $8.5 million. Oluwaseyi, 25, has been a key player for Minnesota, scoring 20 goals and providing 14 assists in 62 appearances since being drafted in 2022, and he is also a key figure for the Canadian national team with 15 caps and two goals. His transfer represents a historic milestone for Minnesota United, highlighting the club's growing reputation for developing talent capable of competing on the global stage. Oluwaseyi's journey to Villarreal included renewing his Nigerian passport to expedite the transfer process, culminating in a five-year contract with the Spanish club, which finished fifth in La Liga last season and will compete in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Both Minnesota United and Oluwaseyi expressed gratitude and pride in this move, with the club emphasizing the collaborative effort behind such transfers and Oluwaseyi reflecting on his growth and connection to Minnesota. The transfer leaves Minnesota with Kelvin Yeboah as their top striker and shows Villarreal's continued investment in Canadian talent, including fellow international Tajon Buchanan.