Dutch striker Djenairo Daniels leaves Cork City after just three months to join Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership move
The Dutch striker has completed a move to
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Djenairo Daniels has joined Kilmarnock from Cork City after just three-months with the Rebels
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Djenairo Daniels joins the SPL on a two-year contract from the Leighsiders
The Leesiders have received an undisclosed fee for the Dutch striker who bagged five goals and two assists in his 12 appearances for the club.
Daniels, 23, said: 'I'm very happy to be here. I couldn't wait until everything was done.
'The decision was very quick, because it's a big stage, a big opportunity for me and my career.
"That was the decision I had to make for my career.
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'I am very aggressive, quick and I can score goals... I am ready for this league.'
Daniels came through the ranks at PSV Eindhoven and Utrecht and had spells playing in Italy, Canada, Portugal and Iceland but had been without a club for five months prior to joining City.
Killie boss Stuart Kettlewell said: 'Djenairo is one that we've been aware of for a while and his qualities are clear to see.
'He's been playing consistently recently and we're confident he will come in and hit the ground running.
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"And that he can add to the quality we already have in the squad. We're looking forward to working with him.'
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