Sheffield Wednesday: Fans react to Saido Berahino signing

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Many Sheffield Wednesday supporters have been sharing their delight on Twitter following the news that Saido Berahino has completed his move to the club from Zulte Waregem.

Starting his career at West Bromwich Albion, the 28-year-old arrives at Hillsborough with a big reputation after registering 84 goals in 300 appearances between first team and underage level [Transfermarkt].

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Berahino has plied his trade in Belgium since 2019, rebuilding his reputation as a clinical centre-forward. In his time at Zulte Waregem, the Burundian chipped in with 14 goal contributions in 34 appearances, in the form of 10 goals and four assists across three seasons [Transfermarkt].

He has previously worked with Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore at West Bromwich Albion, whilst he will beef up the manager’s offensive options as the Yorkshire club aim to win promotion to the Championship this campaign.

In light of this news, plenty of Sheffield Wednesday supporters took to Twitter to celebrate Berahino’s arrival at Hillsborough.

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Replying to the club’s official Twitter channel, here is what some fans had to say about the “incredible signing”:

“Buzzing with this, UTO”

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“Incredible signing. Let’s hope he gets his career back on track here! Welcome to Hillsborough!”

“HE’S MAGIC YOU KNOWWWW”

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“Incredible. So much potential still and bags of talent. Has gone through so much & matured. Perfect fit for Darren Moore to get best out of him. We’ve built a great Championship side for League One. Welcome to the club Saido.”

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“Solid signing especially in League 1,  time to allow the new squad to gel a little and get some cohesion going. Got a better squad of players now than last season”
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“Welcome to S6”
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