West Bromwich Albion have lost young forward Eseosa Sule to Scottish Premiership side St Mirren, with the 20-year-old signing a three-year contract. The Baggies, currently 21st in the Championship with 51 points from 46 games (13W-14D-19L), continue to see key players depart as they battle relegation fears.
Who is Eseosa Sule?
Sule began his career at Celtic before joining West Brom in January 2023, where he signed his first professional contract. The forward made his senior debut for the Baggies in an EFL Cup clash against Fleetwood Town in August 2024. Last season, he spent time on loan at Motherwell, making three appearances in the Premier Sports Cup before an injury cut his spell short.
Why did Sule leave West Bromwich Albion?
The young striker cited St Mirren’s project and the opportunity to be the club’s number nine as key factors in his decision. "I'm delighted. This was always on my mind, to come to a team and be number nine at a club. That's amazing to me, so it was a no-brainer," Sule told stmirren.com. He also praised the alignment of the manager’s vision with his own career ambitions.
What does this mean for West Bromwich Albion?
With West Bromwich Albion struggling in 21st place (44 points behind leaders Coventry) and having scored just 48 goals this season, losing a young forward like Sule is another setback. The club will need to reinforce their attack if they are to avoid relegation, with recent form (LDWWD) offering little reassurance.
What’s next for Sule at St Mirren?
Sule is expected to bring athleticism, pace, and energy to St Mirren’s attack. He has set high expectations, stating, "I see myself bringing athleticism, pace, goals and energy. I'm a winner, so I want to win games." His confidence suggests he could make an immediate impact in the Scottish Premiership.
