[Albion] Enock Mwepu (Retired 10/10/2022)

[Johnny RoastBeef]

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2184726/mwepu-joins-albion-from-red-bull-salzburg/

Albion are pleased to confirm the signing of Enock Mwepu from reigning Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal, on undisclosed terms.

The 23-year-old becomes Graham Potter's first signing ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, which will be Albion's fifth consecutive year in the top-flight.

The Albion head coach said, "We're delighted to be able to welcome Enock to the club and are looking forward to working with him.

"He has a great deal of experience for somebody of his age, including Champions League and international football.

"He's primarily a central midfielder, although he is capable of playing in numerous positions, is open-minded, adaptable and very keen to learn and develop.

"He will add competition to our existing options in that area of the squad going into the new season."

Mwepu came through the ranks with NAPSA stars in his homeland, joining Salzburg in 2017.

A Zambian international, he was nicknamed 'The Computer' by Red Bull fans, based on his ability to read the game.

He made 81 league appearances over his four years at the Red Bull Arena, scoring 11 goals and laying on nine assists, while also playing in every one of their Champions League group stage games last season.

Mwepu was also on the scoresheet in this year's OFB-Cup Final, grabbing a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Lask.

He has been a regular for the Zambia national team since his debut in September 2017.

Great news.

This is that goal he scored against Lask, a 70 yard run and finish.

 

[schmunk]

Someone NEEDS to come up with a chant for him, to the tune of Computer Love by Kraftwerk.

Surely:

"Enock-nock-nocking on Heaven's Door"...?

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Posh Spice is a slapper
She likes a bit of cock
And when she's shagging Beckham
She dreams of our Enock



Sorry

Please don't be sorry, Tom. That made me literally instantly LOL

 

[raymondo]

Great news.

This is that goal he scored against Lask, a 70 yard run and finish.

Great defence there ��

 

[chaileyjem]

His Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/enockmwepu/
Nothing there yet from his Brighton trip.

 

[Napper]

welcome to the club.

A punt , lets hope it is a success

 

[Baldseagull]

Bissouma replacement or partner?

 

[jamie the seagull]

https://twitter.com/12mansports/status/1412367630871191552?s=21

 

[Quinney]

Someone NEEDS to come up with a chant for him, to the tune of Computer Love by Kraftwerk.

Would sound decent enough, just the chorus (slightly speeded up of course) to keep it simple


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[Cheeky Monkey]

Result.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Very exciting signing. Looks good in the tackle and powerful moving forward. very dynamic.

 

[hoof hearted]

Great news.

This is that goal he scored against Lask, a 70 yard run and finish.

The team needs more pacey, athletic type players. Looks like a very exciting signing.

 

[The Fits]

Wowsees. Big statement.

 

[Marshy]

Bissouma replacement or partner?

Jees... your hopeful !

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Mama take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like E-nock Mwepu's gonna score

E Nock Nock Nock Mwepu's gonna score
E Nock Nock Nock Mwepu's gonna score
E Nock Nock Nock Mwepu's gonna score
E Nock Nock Nock Mwepu's gonna score, eh yeah

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Arrived in Heathrow (presumably yesterday for his medical)
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Never got the ‘in’ thing with airports, like on the border force type TV shows where they use it. Surely you arrive at an airport...

 

[WhingForPresident]

Looking at his stats, he basically is Bissouma. The two of them together would be insane, let's just hope we get to see it...

 

[southstandandy]

A good one for the future - a year in the Championship on loan or would you chuck him straight in the deep end?

 

[maltaseagull]

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2184726/mwepu-joins-albion-from-red-bull-salzburg/

Albion are pleased to confirm the signing of Enock Mwepu from reigning Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal, on undisclosed terms.

The 23-year-old becomes Graham Potter's first signing ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, which will be Albion's fifth consecutive year in the top-flight.

The Albion head coach said, "We're delighted to be able to welcome Enock to the club and are looking forward to working with him.

"He has a great deal of experience for somebody of his age, including Champions League and international football.

"He's primarily a central midfielder, although he is capable of playing in numerous positions, is open-minded, adaptable and very keen to learn and develop.

"He will add competition to our existing options in that area of the squad going into the new season."

Mwepu came through the ranks with NAPSA stars in his homeland, joining Salzburg in 2017.

A Zambian international, he was nicknamed 'The Computer' by Red Bull fans, based on his ability to read the game.

He made 81 league appearances over his four years at the Red Bull Arena, scoring 11 goals and laying on nine assists, while also playing in every one of their Champions League group stage games last season.

Mwepu was also on the scoresheet in this year's OFB-Cup Final, grabbing a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Lask.

He has been a regular for the Zambia national team since his debut in September 2017.

Yet last week:
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Jeremy Sarmiento from Portuguese side
@slbenfica_en
on a two-year deal on undisclosed terms, subject to international clearance.

So did Potter not sign him?

 

[Commander]

Great news.

This is that goal he scored against Lask, a 70 yard run and finish.

He made the wrong decision at least twice there. That won't cut it in the Premier League.