The hugely-talented forward has penned a new deal and offered a promotion to the senior team of the De Adelaarshorst Stadium outfit.
Dutch Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles have announced the signing of Ghanaian attacker Ofosu Boakye until the summer of 2026 with an option for renewal.
The 17-year-old was handed his first professional contract by the club following his explosive performances at the Go Ahead Eagles U18 and U21 teams since joining them in 2023.
The club's official statement reads: “Go Ahead Eagles has signed Ofosu Boakye (17). The attacker has signed until mid-2026 with an option for another year. Boakye has been a youth player at Go Ahead Eagles for a while and has been training with the first team in recent weeks.”
Boakye was born in Ghana and traveled to Holland with his parents at age 15. He was later scouted by Go Ahead Eagles scout Eric Whittie while playing for lower-tier side DTA Fortius in Amsterdam.
His exploits at Go Ahead Eagles FC has reportedly been monitored by some top-tier clubs in Europe for a possible acquisition in the future.
Ofosu Boakye is the next big thing in football
Go Ahead Eagles head coach Paul Simonis expressed his delight after the signing of the Ghanaian teenager by the club, highlighting his prowess in attack after inviting him to the first team.
He believes the 17-year-old will be living up to expectations to help the Red and Yellow lads to achieve laurels.
“Ofosu is a talented, open-minded youth player who has made an impression during training with the first team,” Simonis told the club's official website in an interview.
“He is an eager player who invests extra in himself after training. Moreover, with his smile he makes sure the sun shines!”
The club's youth development chief, Eric Whittie, who scouted the Ghanaian international while playing at DTA Fortius in Amsterdam also spoke highly of him and recounted how he discovered Boakye.
“A year and a half ago, I bumped into Ofosu together with Jeroen Spies, head coach of the Under-21s. We watched a training session of his. After ten minutes, we both immediately thought: 'We have to have him!'. He is such a good footballer. I will also never forget what Ofosu's father first said: “If you think my son is good enough, then I will do everything to help him succeed in professional football.”
“His father has always taken him to all the matches and training sessions. For Ofosu, this is a great reward. It is great to see how he has already been fully integrated into the group of players with his cheerfulness and footballing qualities.” he concluded.
