The 27-year-old joined Bradford in the summer of 2022 and has made 33 appearances for the Yorkshire club, having previously made 152 appearances in the Fourth Division and a further 42 in League One.
The experienced midfielder becomes Forest Green’s fifth signing of the January window, following the permanent signing of Alex Gorlin from Oxford United.
The three loan players were joined by Maxi Oeder, Dominic Thompson and Tommy Simkin.
The new Nilesworth signing has played primarily as an attacking midfielder during his career, but has also plied his trade at central midfield, wide wing and even right wing-back.
The utility man has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in his career for Bradford, Newport County, Walsall, Cambridge United and Gillingham.
On his arrival at Bolt New Lawn, Osadebe said via the club’s website: I want to help the team get back to where it should be.
“He brings a lot of energy and positivity.
Winning games away from league play is certainly something we can do.
” The Irishman will wear the number 45 shirt during his time in Gloucestershire.
become.
He will face his former team for the first time this weekend as the coachless side travel to Gillingham for a 3pm kick-off.
Author’s Opinion As mentioned several times in this window, Forest Green Rovers are at rock bottom and without manager Troy Deeney, they need a lot of reinforcements if they are to stay in League Two.
Another addition to strengthen the midfield would be useful, with an experienced head needed to keep a relatively young squad balanced.
As for Osadebe, this move makes some sense as he has only started five games this season and has played just 576 minutes in all competitions.
