Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has committed his future to Norwegian club Molde after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2031.
The 19-year-old has impressed since arriving at Molde and will continue his development with the club after agreeing to a long-term extension.
Daga expressed his delight at the new deal, crediting God while revealing how much the Norwegian club has come to mean to him.
“First of all, I thank God. I am very happy to have signed a new contract. I really enjoy being at Molde, and the club has earned a big place in my heart.
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“We have a fantastic group of players and an exciting future ahead of us. I am proud to continue the journey and fight for this shirt,” Daga said.
The Nigeria youth international added that Molde’s ambitions and his desire for continued development were major factors behind his decision to extend his stay.
“There are many exciting things happening in Molde that I want to be part of. At the same time, I feel this is the right place for me to continue my development.
“I would like to thank the club, the support staff and the supporters. Now I am looking forward to what comes next,” he added.
Daga joined Molde ahead of the 2025 season and has so far made 22 official appearances for the club, scoring five goals and providing one assist.
His performances in recent weeks have further underlined his potential, with the midfielder producing several impressive displays and showcasing his growing influence in the middle of the pitch.
Molde sporting director Ole Jakob Strandhagen was equally pleased that the club had secured Daga’s long-term future.
“Daniel is a young and ambitious player with qualities that already make him important to us. At the same time, we believe he has significant potential for further development.
“He is eager to learn, works extremely purposefully every day and has a strong desire to improve,” Strandhagen said.
The sporting director added that Molde were committed to creating the right environment for Daga to continue progressing.
“We have great confidence in Daniel’s continued development, and the club will provide the right conditions for him to keep taking new steps forward.
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“The fact that we have now agreed a long-term contract shows that both Daniel and the club believe in the sporting partnership and the road ahead. We are very pleased with that,” he added.
Daga has also gained significant international experience with Nigeria’s youth teams.
The midfielder represented Nigeria at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he faced his Molde teammate Sondre Granaas during the tournament.
Having now secured his long-term future in Norway, Daga will be looking to build on his progress and establish himself as an increasingly important figure for Molde in the coming seasons.
For the Nigerian youngster, the new contract represents a major vote of confidence from Molde and another important step in what promises to be an exciting career.