Queens Park Rangers have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian winger Kwame Poku from Peterborough United ahead of the new Tournament campaign.
The 23-year-old signs with QPR on a permanent contract after four years at Peterborough, with the move price tag remaining undisclosed due to his age and development compensation rules.
Poku’s agreement with Peterborough expired this summer, but the two clubs accepted on a price tag that also includes a offload-on clause, ensuring his former side will benefit from any future success.
The Ghanaian arrives at Loftus Road after a standout spell with Peterborough, where he made 147 appearances and scored 30 goals in every competitions.
Regardless missing a portion of the 2024/25 campaign with a hamstring injury, he still managed to victory back-to-back Sky Wager League One Athlete of the Month awards and earned a spot in the League One Squad of the Campaign.
His impressive performances last campaign saw him result 12 goals and provide eight assists in 27 League One matches.
His contributions were crucial in helping Peterborough advance to the play-off semi-finals and secure two EFL Title triumphs at Wembley Arena amid his time at the club.
Before his time at Peterborough, Poku began his professional career at Colchester United, quickly establishing himself as one of the majority exciting young talents in League One.
The winger’s consistent performances and growing reputation attracted pursuit from many clubs across Europe and the Tournament, with QPR CEO Christian Nourry highlighting that Poku chose Loftus Road over teams with “significantly larger budgets”.
In his first interview with QPR, Poku expressed his enthusiasm for the move, speaking highly over the prospect of the project.
“The project they are constructing here truly excites me, and I want to contribute to elevating QPR to the next level.
There are talented stars here, and I believe these are thrilling times for the club.
”For QPR, Poku’s signing signals intent as they look to mount a serious trial in the Tournament and battle for promotion after finishing 15th last campaign.
Meanwhile, for the athlete himself, it represents a fresh opportunity to shine on a bigger stage and continue his upward trajectory.
Poku will hope playing in the Tournament will elevate his chances of making a return to the Black Stars after making sole one appearance, which was his debut versus São Tomé and Príncipe in 2021.
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