New SC Paderborn Signing Bernard Tekpetey Wants To 'Score Many Goals'

Ghanaian striker Bernard Tekpetey is determined to make his mark at SC Paderborn after sealing a deal with the German second-tier club from Schalke 04.

Tekpetey has joined Paderborn on a three-year deal with Schalke having a buy-back option.

"I want to reach the next level in Paderborn and score many goals," Tekpetey said.

Tekpetey joined Schalke from Unistar Academy in Ghana in 2016. However, he found it difficult breaking into the senior team, featuring only three times in all competitions.

In the first round of the 2017/2018 season, Tekpetey was loaned to the Austrian Bundesliga side SCR Altach, where he made 10 appearances and scored a goal.

Tekpetey was called up to the Ghana national football team for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. He made his debut for Ghana in the 1-0 loss to Egypt.