The Portland Timbers just announced the signing of Dutch striker Ibad Muhamadu. Mahamadu most recently played with FC Dordrecht in the Dutch second division. He had a trial earlier this winter with Toronto FC of MLS and there was buzz that he would sign with them, but their loss is our gain.
With eight goals in 15 games last season at Dordrecht, the guy sounds like he can clearly put the ball, as the cliche goes, in the back of the net. Having some quality consistent finishing has been a bit of an issue with the Timbers this season, so watching Dordrecht pair up with the likes of Bright Dike could be engaging. But I also have to believe this signing was done with an eye towards next season's MLS campaign too.
For a bit more on the Dutchman's career, take it away press release:
A native of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Muhamadu began his professional career in 2001 with top-flight Dutch club FC Twente at the age of 19. Including his three seasons with FC Twente, Muhamadu has played a majority of his career in his native Netherlands for clubs Cambuur—Leeuwarden (2003-04), MVV (2004-05), FC Dordrecht (2006-08; 2009-10) and Willem II (2008-09). He also spent time with Belgium first-division side Cercle Brugge (2005-06) and German 3rd Liga club Dynamo Dresden (2008-09).In nine seasons across Europe, Muhamadu has recorded 43 goals in 176 career matches. He scored a career-high 14 goals with MVV during the 2004-05 Eerste Divisie season.
There's some good footage of Muhamadu in action over at our friends at Dropping Timber.
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