Tani Oluwaseyi’s transfer from Minnesota United to Spain’s Villarreal CF involved more than a simple flight across the Atlantic.

First the Nigerian-born Canadian international had to renew his Nigerian passport, which involved a stop in Atlanta to get a visa for the trip to Lagos. Then he flew to Toronto to renew his Canadian passport.

Only then could he join his new team in Spain.

The miles spent in the air were worth it.

Instead of gearing up for a U.S. Open Cup semifinal with Minnesota against Austin FC on Sept. 17, the 25-year-old forward can look forward to a Champions League date with Tottenham on Sept. 16.

Future Champions League opponents include Juventus, Manchester City, Greece’s Pafos FC, Borussia Dortmund and FC Copenhagen.

“A couple of formidable teams in there but I’m e

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