Waterford FC is delighted to announce the signing of Gbemi Arubi.
The highly sought-after striker joins having spent the past four seasons with Shelbourne.
Arubi broke into the Shelbourne first team in last season’s Premier Division, making a number of substitute appearances.
The 19-year-old, who played for Cherry Orchard before joining Shelbourne’s academy from U15s to U19s, scored goals against Dundalk and Wexford in three games in the Leinster Senior Cup.
Arubi is also a Republic of Ireland underage international, making caps for the U19 side against Iceland in 2022.
Speaking on the signing, Gbemi Arubi was delighted to join the Blues:
“I’m very excited to be here and really excited to get going now.
“Pre-season has been good at the moment; getting in training with the lads and getting to know everybody. It’s been good and I’m very excited to play at the RSC this year.
“I’m a very explosive forward player. I can play off the wings and up top, but my favourite role is up top as a number nine.”
Speaking about the announcement, Head Coach Keith Long said:
“I’m delighted to welcome Gbemi to the club.
“He’s a really exciting young player, with lots of potential and room for development and growth. Gbemi isn’t the finished article yet but we’re looking forward to trying to help him continue his development, here at Waterford FC.
“He’s got massive potential and has already been involved around first team football last season in the Premier Division at Shelbourne. We’re looking forward to working with him as we are with all the players as we enter the Premier Division this season.”
