Elijah Adebayo has joined Bristol City on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old striker arrives after leaving Luton Town this summer. He becomes the Robins’ 10th signing of the transfer window, Bold Sports reports.
The forward spent six years with Luton Town. He made 184 appearances for the club. He also scored 47 goals during his spell.
His strongest Premier League campaign came in 2023-24. Adebayo scored 10 goals. He also became Luton’s first player to score a Premier League hat-trick.
That experience now gives Bristol City another attacking option. Manager Michael Skubala has already identified his value to the squad.
Adebayo will wear the No. 45 shirt. He had already trained with Bristol City during pre-season. That helped him settle into the squad before completing the move.
“I can’t wait to get started. The place has a feel-good factor and it has been easy for me to settle in.
“The gaffer has been very clear with what he wants from us and how to attack the season so that is a big reason why I wanted to join.
“I will try and use my experience to push the group and get everyone going in the same direction.”
Adebayo was born in London to Nigerian parents. He remains eligible to represent Nigeria through his family heritage.
His move to Bristol City could therefore add another chapter to his international ambitions.
Sporting Director James Ellis believes Adebayo can offer something different.
“We have really benefited having Elijah around the place.
“He has a huge amount of experience and he gives us a different dimension to our frontline and added competition in that area as we head towards the end of the transfer window.”
Skubala also welcomed the striker’s arrival.
“We know what a good player Elijah is and he gives us something different going forward. We have all got to know him in pre-season and we are excited to have him as part of the group.”
Adebayo now begins a new chapter in the Championship. His experience could prove valuable as Bristol City strengthen their attack.
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