Spanish club UD Las Palmas have announced the signing of Ghana international Nicholas Opoku ahead of the new football campaign.
The rock-solid defender joins the Canary Islands outfit on a two-year deal after ending his spell with Turkish side Kasampa following the expiration of his contract.
His arrival strengthens Las Palmas’ defence ahead of the 2026/27 campaign as the club continues to reshape its squad for the new season.
“Nicholas Opoku and UD Las Palmas join paths until June 30, 2028. The central defender, an international with Ghana, arrives at the Gran Canarian team after an extensive career in some of the main European leagues, bringing experience, solidity, and leadership to the defensive line,” the club announced.
Opoku began his professional career with Berekum Chelsea in Ghana before moving to Tunisian giants Club Africain, where he won the Tunisian Cup during the 2017/18 season. His impressive performances earned him a move to Italian Serie A side Udinese in 2018, although regular first-team opportunities proved difficult to secure.
The centre-back later revitalised his career in France with Amiens SC, where he spent several seasons competing in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 before making the switch to Turkish side Kasımpaşa.
Across his years in Europe, Opoku has built a reputation as a commanding defender known for his physical presence, composure, and ability to perform consistently at a high level.
Most recently, he featured in the Turkish Super Lig with Kasımpasa, further adding to his wealth of experience across some of Europe’s top leagues.
As a player, Opoku is widely recognised for his strength, dominant tackling, recovery pace and ability to play out from the back, qualities that are expected to add stability to the Las Palmas backline.
Opoku has also represented Ghana at senior international level, earning several Black Stars call-ups and featuring in major international competitions.
His move to Las Palmas presents another exciting opportunity to showcase his talent in Spanish football while strengthening his chances of remaining a key figure for the Black Stars.
The transfer marks a new chapter in the defender’s career as he looks to establish himself in Spain and help UD Las Palmas achieve their objectives during the upcoming season.
