Winger with 'significant potential' signs for Glentoran after recent good impression during pre-season

The 20-year-old makes a return to The Oval after previously representing the club’s Academy between 2019 and 2021.

Sule has since continued his development within the local game, spending time with Harland & Wolff Welders and Bangor Amateurs before joining former Glens marksman Chris Morgan’s Rosario side.

He now returns to Glentoran with the opportunity to take the next major step in his career within the club’s full-time professional environment.

Sule impressed in a recent meeting between the two sides and has put pen-to-paper on a deal after spending time training with the Glentoran squad.

Speaking about the move, Sule said: “Signing for Glentoran is a huge opportunity for me and one I simply couldn’t turn down. I spent time at the Club when I was younger, so to come back now with the chance to become a professional footballer is a very proud moment.

“I really enjoyed playing against Glentoran during pre-season. It gave me the chance to test myself against full-time players and experience the standards required at this level, so finding out afterwards that I had impressed the management team was a brilliant feeling.

“My conversations with Declan and Paddy have been really positive. They have been honest with me about where I am in my development and the work I still have to do, but they have also shown a lot of belief in my potential.

“I understand this is a significant step up and that I still have so much to learn. I’m ready to work hard, listen to the coaches and learn from the experienced players around me every day.

“I’m determined to make the most of this opportunity, continue improving and show that I deserve to represent Glentoran.”

As part of the agreement between the clubs, Glentoran have also committed to playing a pre-season fixture against Rosario next summer.

It marks the latest addition to Declan Devine’s squad and the Glentoran chief said his new face has “significant potential”.

He added: “Lekan came on to our radar when he played against us for Rosario during pre-season. He was one of the standout performers on the day and immediately caught our attention.

“He was excellent that day. He showed genuine pace and directness, played with courage and was always prepared to take players on and make things happen.

“We’ve since had Lekan in training with us and we’ve really liked what we’ve seen. He is still raw and we understand that this is a considerable step up from the level he has been playing at, but he has a lot of natural ability and significant potential.

“Lekan will now have the opportunity to train full-time, work closely with our coaching staff and learn from the experienced players around him every day.

“There will be no unnecessary pressure placed on him. He will be given the time and support he needs to adapt to the demands of a professional environment, continue developing his game and show what he can do.

“We’re excited to work with Lekan and see how he progresses over the coming months. If he applies himself properly and continues showing the attitude we’ve seen so far, we believe he has the potential to make a real impression at Glentoran.”