Coventry signing Awoniyi deserved honourable farewell, says Forest boss Glasner
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner praised striker Taiwo Awoniyi during a farewell ceremony following his £9m transfer to Coventry City. Awoniyi, who scored 23 goals for Forest, was honored by teammates and fans before his departure.
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Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner was glad to give Taiwo Awoniyi the send-off he deserved, with the striker completing a move to Coventry City.
Awoniyi joined newly promoted Coventry for a reported £9m fee, with the length of his contract at his new club yet to be disclosed.
The Nigerian forward scored 23 goals in 103 appearances for Forest, but dropped down the pecking order last season as Chris Wood and Igor Jesus were preferred options.
While Awoniyi's final game came last week against Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly, the 29-year-old was brought out at the City Ground for a farewell on Sunday before the second half of their match against Brest.
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