Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has reacted to Marseille legend Taye Taiwo’s comments about his big move to the club.
Former Super Eagles and Marseille defender Taiwo welcomed the news of Nnadi’s arrival at the Ligue 1 giants with joy.
In a heartfelt video message shared on Marseille’s official social media channels, Taiwo addressed Nnadi directly, offering both congratulations and words of encouragement.
Taiwo, a former powerful left-footed defender, said, “Hi Nnadi, congratulations, brother. Welcome to Marseille. I just wanted to say I hope you have a great time, and I’ll see you soon.
“You know, in Nigeria, people don’t hold grudges. All the best, brother. See you soon. Ciao.” He added, emphasizing the pride of seeing another Nigerian succeed in European football.
Taiwo, who spent six successful years at Marseille from 2005 to 2011, is still highly respected at the club, making his message especially meaningful for Nnadi.
Nnadi responded with gratitude, thanking Taiwo for his words and encouragement as he begins this new stage in his career.
“I’m just going to say thank you so much to Uncle Taiwo. This message is really important to me, and just like he said, Nigeria doesn’t hold grudges. Come on, Naija!”
Nnadi, a 22-year-old midfielder born in Ihiagwa, Imo State, recently joined Marseille after playing for Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League.
In Belgium, he earned a reputation as a hardworking midfielder, drawing interest from multiple European teams due to his strong defensive skills and adaptability to different tactics.
