Sheffield United has embraced their new AI transfer model with the addition of a little-known star from Bulgaria.
The Blades have signed Ukaki from Bulgarian Top-Flight Outfit Botev Plovdiv.
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The attacker, 20, becomes the third player after Christian Nwachukwu and Jefferson Caceres to arrive in Bramall Lane thanks to AI.
Owners Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy are Strong believers in AI and think it can stimulate the club.
Ukaki has signed a three -year contract with the Championship side, which ends in 2028.
Magazine boss Chris Wilder revealed that he was discovered by the “data -driven” approach of the club.
He said: “Ehije is a player who has been identified through our data -driven strategy and is someone we look forward to developing.
“He is an emerging talent, still only 20, who enjoyed any experience with European football Early in his career, so there is a basis to work from. “
Last season Ukaki made an impression in Bulgaria when he scored seven goals in 37 performances in all competitions.
Fans have mixed feelings in their response to the transfer strategy.
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A posted: “This AI scouting system will either change us in Brighton on steroids or we will be in League 2 in 2030.”
A second wrote: “Up the AI Blades.”
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A third noticed: “I hope that ai will choose me afterwards.”
A fourth said, “This is brilliant or madness. I’m going madness.”
Another added: “Wilder never plays one of these. “
Other AI signing sessions, Nwachukwu and Caceres have had little impact since their arrivals.
Only Caceres is mentioned in a MatchDay team, and that was once against Stoke City.
The Peruan did not come to the field when the Blades hit 2-0 winners.
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